Education Assistant - Special Needs
Government of Western Australia
- Aubin Grove, WA
- $34.87-39.37 per hour
- Contract
- Full-time
FTE: 0.1-1.0
Location: Aubin Grove
Closing Date: 2025-09-05 4:30 PM
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-We are building an exciting 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 Aubin Grove Primary School (PS), every decision is student-centred. We place children first and are dedicated to giving each child the best possible start to schooling within a safe, inclusive and engaging environment. Our FiSH Charter of Values and Expectations is a cornerstone of who we are and how we work; we expect all prospective employees to embrace and model the FiSH Charter every day.Find out more about our school by visiting or .The RoleAs a Special Needs Education Assistant, you will be a key member of our support and engagement team. Under teacher direction, you will ideally:
- Assist in implementing education programmes and individual plans that promote inclusion, engagement and progress.
- Help students develop their academic, social, emotional and physical skills, including confident use of computers and digital technologies.
- Promote positive behaviour, routines and regulation strategies so all learners can thrive.
- Provide clear feedback on education and therapy programmes and contribute to evaluating student goals in special education settings.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work closely with teachers, therapists and families
- Experience supporting students with a range of disabilities and learning needs, ideally including ASD, ADHD and PDA.
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach aligned with our 'FiSH Charter' and a strong commitment to inclusive practice
- Confidence with classroom routines, small-group and one-to-one support, and the use of digital tools to enhance learning.
- A positive, high-performing culture anchored in our FiSH Charter.
- Student-first decision-making and strong wrap-around support for learners.
- Collaborative teams, coaching and professional learning to help you grow
- A welcoming community that celebrates effort, kindness and success.
- 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 four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A three (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.