Education Assistant - Special Needs
Government of Western Australia
- Baldivis, WA
- $34.87-39.37 per hour
- Contract
- Full-time
FTE: 0.1-1.0
Location: Baldivis
Closing Date: 2025-09-15 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.At Pine View Primary School (PS), we are proud to offer an inclusive and future-focused education for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Since opening in 2021, Pine View PS has grown into a vibrant and caring community where every child is known, valued, and supported to reach their full potential. Our school model includes both a mainstream setting and a dedicated Education Support Program, enabling us to provide tailored learning pathways and inclusive practices that honour the diverse strengths of our students.Find out more about our school by visiting orThe RoleSuitable applicants will focus on the development of the whole child and on a team approach. Our aim, in partnership with families, is to create unique, lifelong learners who are resilient and confident to tackle challenges of an academic and personal nature. All school staff support each individual child to thrive socially, emotionally, and academically. Our common goal is to have the students in our mainstream and education support programs at the centre of everything we do and every decision we make. We will provide a unified approach to student well-being, where all staff will take shared responsibility to ensure that our students are well cared for and valued. Our education support students will be integrated into mainstream classes where appropriate.Suitable 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 individual goals. As part of your role, you will also be required to assist with the general health and wellbeing of students.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 Sharyn Radford, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9523 3940 or emailingEquity 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 two to three (2-3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- 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 programs, 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 programs, including special education and therapy programs where these have been implemented.
- Demonstrated good organisational skills that will assist in the delivery and development of effective education programs to students and subsequent feedback to teaching professionals or psychologists.
- Demonstrated ability to assist teachers or therapists in implementing educational programs, including special education and, should this be a requirement of the position, occupational and/or physiotherapy programs.
- Demonstrated knowledge of health and physical disabilities in students and adolescents.
- Demonstrated ability to assist with general health and well-being of students.