Education Assistant - Special Needs

Education Assistant - Special Needs Branch: Aveley North Primary School Division: Independent Public School - North Metropolitan Education Region Salary: Level 2/3, $34.87 - $39.37 per hour (EA (Gov) GA 2025) Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time FTE: 0.1-1.0 Location: Aveley Closing Date: 2025-10-24 4:30 PM We are seeking to establish a pool of Education Assistants - Special Needs (EASN) for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period. Aveley North Primary School (PS) is an inclusive school which follows the One School Model including Mainstream Education support and students with Special Needs within the one setting. A dedicated learning community for students with Special Needs is also a feature of the School. At Aveley North PS, we provide students from Kindergarten to Year 6 (K-6) with a high quality education and a curriculum that continually evolves to respond to emerging trends to ensure each student can develop their skills and talents to achieve their goals. This evolution ensures that students are given ample learning opportunities within the context of whole school curriculum and experiences that will be relevant to their individual needs. We also provide excellent, individualised, practical educational programs promoting the social, intellectual, emotional, and physical development of all students within a positive, caring and inclusive environment. Find out more about our school by visiting aveleynorthps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online The Role Suitable applicants will, under teacher direction, assist the teacher in the delivery of planned education programs, including the operation of computers and digital technologies; implement individual or small group programs and be able to provide valuable feedback to support student learning. As EASN, suitable applicants will support the teacher with the care and supervision of students in both in and out-of-class activities and on school excursions. Suitable applicants will work across classrooms, so flexibility is highly desired. The desired applicants will ideally be able to provide support programs relevant to students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Intellectual Disability (ID). Part of the EASN may include but not limited to: Preparation and maintenance of the learning environment by maintaining equipment, materials, and resources, Assisting the teacher with clean and safe storage of items after classes and activities. Provide support to teachers with the care and supervision of students in out-of-class activities and on school excursions. Suitable applicants will ideally be highly motivated, energetic and strive to promote excellence. Applicants that show excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills are highly desired. In addition, applicants who display highly collaborative while actively promoting a supportive and inclusive learning environment would be viewed favourably. As EASN, suitable applicants will ideally be active team members within the Education Support Program promoting integration opportunities, effectively supporting staff teams and therapists to ensure students achieve their individual education program objectives. 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 Kelly Neill, Manager Corporate Services, on (08) 9297 78or emailing education.wa.edu.au 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 Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details. Eligibility 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; and consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit 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. Step 2: Attach your documents 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 two (2) 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. It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job. 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 41for assistance. Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS994893 The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process. Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 24 October 2025

Location: Midland, Western Australia, AU

Posted Date: 11/16/2025