Education Assistant - Special Needs
Government of Western Australia
- Coolbellup, WA
- $34.87-39.37 per hour
- Contract
- Full-time
FTE: 0.1-1.0
Location: Coolbellup
Closing Date: 2025-10-17 4:30 PM
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-We are seeking to establish a pool of Education Assistant - Special Needs for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.Coolbellup Learning Centre is an Education Support school that provides specialist teaching and learning programs for children with disabilities and other high support needs. Catering for children from Kindergarten to Year 6, we provide tailored individualised educational programs for children with diverse needs such as intellectual disability, Autism, Down Syndrome and Cerebral Palsy.Find out more about our school by visiting orThe RoleSuitable applicants will, under teacher direction, assist in the implementation of specialised education programs. You will also provide feedback on education and therapy programs and participate in the evaluation process relating to the achievement of goals in special education.We are seeking high-quality and ideally qualified Education Assistants who are enthusiastic and dedicated to teaching and supporting students with Autism, intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory impairment, and challenging behaviours.Applicants with a Certificate 3 or 4 in Special Needs and experience working in an education support specific setting are highly desirable. Applicants should be able to work with a range of student cohorts, including homogenous ability groups and cross-set multi-age groups.Experience in managing difficult behaviour and knowledge of Team Teach is also desirable. The ability to work with students using a range of Alternative Augmentative Communication Devices and/or Auslan/Key Word Sign is preferred. The ability to work effectively with a team is the key to success in this role.Want to know more?Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).For more information about this opportunity, please contact Sarah Tower, Principal, on (08) 9487 9502 or emailingDuring the school holidays, please contact Sarah Tower on 0423 773 466.Equity and DiversityWe 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 Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.Explore our for more details.EligibilityTo 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; and
- consent to a
- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A six (6) pages statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills, including report writing and the ability to effectively interact with students with special needs, and liaise with parents, teachers and community members and assist teachers in understanding students where necessary.
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills with the ability to contribute to a professional team and provide advice and evaluation in the development of the education program, including special education and therapy programs where they have been implemented.
- Demonstrated ability to assist professionals in the implementation and evaluation of education programs, including special education and, if required, occupational and/or physiotherapy programs.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of health and physical disabilities in students and adolescents.
- Demonstrated effective organisational skills that will assist in the delivery of effective education programs and subsequent feedback and evaluation to teachers or psychologists.
- Demonstrated ability to assist with the general health and well being of students.