Education Assistant - Special Needs
Government of Western Australia
- Australia
- $34.87-39.37 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
FTE: 0.1-1.0
Location: Greenmount
Closing Date: 2025-09-17 4:30 PM
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-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. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.Greenmount Primary School (PS) provides a learning environment in which students feel safe and supported. Our positive and proactive approach develops resilient, socially and culturally aware and responsible young people. We teach the skills and language needed to create a school community where wellbeing is a focus. The school has an excellent reputation for its inclusive approach to education and its focus on all aspects of our students’ development. The staff, parents and carers work collaboratively in a mutually respectful and supportive environment. There is a genuine sense of community which is valued by all.Find out more about our school by visiting or .The RoleAs a Special Needs Education Assistant, you should contribute to the delivery of planned educational programs, engaging our students in a supportive and inclusive holistic learning environment. In this role you should collaborate and work in a strong team-based environment to support individual educational outcomes.You will ideally be extremely motivated and display highly developed written and oral communication skills to support individual or small group-based programs. Knowledge of Letters and Sounds and Spelling Mastery is desired.Experience working one on one with ASD students will be highly regarded. Suitable applicants will ideally have excellent interpersonal skills and build strong, positive relationships with parents/carers,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 Leah Stamenich, Manager Corporate Services, on (08) 9257 0600 or emailing .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 two (2) 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.