Education Assistant - Special Needs

We are seeking to establish a pool of Special Needs Education Assistants (SNEA) 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.

Beechboro Primary School (PS), 14km east of Perth, caters for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Our specialised team of teachers and education assistants provide innovative and engaging classes for students. We enjoy very close bonds with our community who share our high expectations of student academic achievement and behaviour.

Beechboro PS' motto is 'Caring and Sharing'. We have a strong ethos of being a warm, caring and friendly community where every student is treated as a valued individual. We have a very strong behaviour management program running through the school emphasizing positive behaviours. Our very popular 'B.U. G' (Being Unusually Good) awards, help students to understand and be rewarded for their positive efforts through all aspects of school life.

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

The Role

As SNEA, you would support student learning through assisting the teacher in delivering planned education programs including the operation of computers and digital technologies and implement individual student or small group programs. Suitable applicants would work under general supervision and guidance performing tasks that require limited discretion and judgement in achieving clearly defined outcomes determined by the teacher.

Suitable applicants would apply their techniques, skills and knowledge of relevant principles and practices acquired through previous experience, on the job learning or relevant qualification.

The suitable applicants will ideally be friendly, cohesive, student focused and team spirited. Applicants with good verbal and written communication skills with ability to collaboratively work with others are highly desired.

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 Emmalee Wratten, Manager Corporate Service on (08) 9392 5300 or emailing emma-lee.wratten@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 four (4) 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: SS/SS1004104

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 10 November 2025.

Attachments

• Information - Applying for Advertised Positions in Schools Jan24.pdf
• applicant resource - how to write a cv and covering letter nov18.pdf
• jdf - generic - education assistant (special needs) - schools - l2 - mar 2023.pdf

Position Title Education Assistant - Special Needs

Agency Department of Education

Salary Level 2/3, $34.87 - $39.37 per hour (EA (Gov) GA 2025)

Location Beechboro

Unit/Division North Metropolitan Education Region

Branch Beechboro Primary School

Work Type Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time

Position No. Pool Ref SS/SS1004104

Closing Date 2025-11-10 4:30 PM