Education Assistant - Special Needs

Glendale Primary School (PS) caters for children from Kindergarten to Year 6 and are a school of choice for parents.

Our school is well known for our reputation for inclusivity, quality educational programs, sound behaviour management processes, pastoral care and high expectations for all students, staff and parents.

Our teachers are all part of a caring, professional team ready to help with your child's educational, social and emotional needs. They offer specialist and extension programs in many curriculum areas including languages, music, art, engineering and physical education. Academic and social outcomes targeted for children always have an improvement intent based on quality evidence, early identification of educational issues (remedial and extension) and ensure the subsequent high quality interventions are in place for raising standards.

Find out more about our school by visiting glendaleps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

An Education Assistant - Special Needs supports the teaching and learning of students by assisting the teacher, delivering planned education programs and encouraging a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

You would work under general supervision and guidance in completing tasks with limited discretion and judgement, to achieve outcomes determined and clearly defined by the teacher.

Duties may include assisting with educational programs (including specialised programs such as occupational, speech, or physiotherapy), implementing individual or small group demonstrations, assisting in understanding communication challenges between students and teachers, providing feedback to caregivers or parents under teacher direction, collecting resources or documents, managing classroom supplies and ensuring any foodstuffs or food preparation equipment is kept safe and hygienic.

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 Louise Hardy, Manager Corporate Services, on (08) 9352 2701 or by emailing louise.hardy@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 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.

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 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1000362

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 21 November 2025.