Education Assistant - Special Needs

Applicants from the previous process IPS/SS1024521 who were assessed as suitable are not required to reapply.

We are seeking to establish a pool of Special Needs Education Assistants for permanent and fixed‑term, full‑time and part‑time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year and up to the end of Term 1, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

At Pinjarra Primary School we provide an inclusive and safe learning environment. In 2017, Pinjarra PS became an Independent Public School. Our school vision – Respect, Create, Achieve – is at the heart of our school's programs.

The Role

As a Special Needs Education Assistant you will, under teacher direction, assist in the delivery of education programmes and in promoting a supportive and inclusive learning environment. You will support teachers in the implementation of planned education programmes to help students reach their full potential through the development of their academic, social, emotional and physical skills, including the operation of computers and digital technologies. In this role you would also provide feedback when required on education and therapy programmes and participate in the evaluation process relating to the achievement of goals in special education.

You should have high interpersonal skills and work collaboratively with staff members to meet the needs of students. Applicants will ideally possess knowledge and experience of working with students with a range of disabilities and learning difficulties and the ability to support student growth, both academically and socially, within the classroom setting.

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disabilities, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

To work with us, you must:

• Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident, or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
• Obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start.

Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Application Instructions

Apply online in two easy steps.

Step 1: Select Apply for Job

Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work‑related referees, preferably one (1) being your current line manager.

Your application should include:

• A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
• A four (4) page statement addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.

• Demonstrated good written and oral communication skills, including the ability to interact with students with special needs, parents and teaching professionals on the provision of educational programmes, and to assist teachers in understanding students where necessary.
• Demonstrated good interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as part of a team in the evaluation of educational programmes, including special education and therapy programmes where these have been implemented.
• Demonstrated good organisational skills that will assist in the delivery and development of effective education programmes to students and subsequent feedback to teaching professionals or psychologists.
• Demonstrated ability to assist teachers or therapists in implementing educational programmes, including special education and, should this be a requirement of the position, occupational and/or physiotherapy programmes.
• Demonstrated knowledge of health and physical disabilities in students and adolescents.
• Demonstrated ability to assist with general health and well‑being of students.

Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment Team on (08) 9264 41 XXX for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1049448

The Department applies a four‑day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30 pm (AWST) on Thursday, 18 June 2026