Education Assistant - Special Needs
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 and up to the end of Term 2, 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
North Mandurah Primary School (PS) has a reputation for delivering quality education and pastoral care programs. We cater for students from Kindergarten to Year 6 (K-6) and we have a firm belief in the unique value of each student. The ethos of our school is summed up by our motto 'Together We Succeed'. To develop each child's full potential to become a contributing member of society, we believe that our school shares the responsibility with the family and the community to succeed.
At North Mandurah PS we offer a diverse teaching and learning program for students in K-6, including a Specialised Learning Program (SLP) for autistic students. The program supports the individual needs of autistic students from K-6.
Find out more about our school by visiting NorthMandurahPS.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Suitable applicants will ideally be empathetic, caring, flexible and use initiative to assist with the modification and maintenance of the learning environment. As an Education Assistant Special Needs (EASN) suitable applicants should ideally possess a high level of interpersonal skills and provide feedback on educational programs. In the role, applicants will support students and classes across a wide range of curriculum areas and year levels within the school. Applicants that have a positive attitude and the ability to anticipate and adapt to change whilst showing initiative and flexibility to produce the best opportunities for students are highly regarded. The suitable applicants will assist the teacher in the delivery of planned education programs to assist students to reach their full potential through the development of their academic, social, emotional, and physical skills.
Staff within the Specialised Learning Program (SLP) program are committed to ongoing specialised training to ensure they remain informed of current research. Flexibility is highly regarded as the school aims to have staff who can work between both the SLP and mainstream classrooms with students’ integration. The ability to work independently, including at times without direct supervision, is highly regarded. Strong initiative, sound judgment, and the capacity to respond promptly and effectively to challenging behaviours are also highly desirable.
Suitable applicants should demonstrate strong communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills, and work collaboratively to promote a supportive and inclusive learning environment. We encourage applications from individuals who are passionate, contribute positively to school culture, work well as part of a team, and are committed to helping students achieve their best. Experience working with students with special needs is highly regarded.
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 Lisa Oliver, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9586 0800 or emailing lisa.oliver@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 three (3) 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: IPS/SS1012107
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 2 December 2025
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