Education Assistant - Special Needs

Branch: Marri Grove Primary School

Division: Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region

Salary: Level 2/3, $36.87 - $41.37 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: Byford

Closing Date: 2026-05-01 4:30 PM

Attachments:

• Information - Applying for Advertised Positions in Schools Jan24.pdf
• PUBLISHED JDF - Generic - Education Assistant (Special Needs) - Schools - L2 - Mar 2023.pdf
• applicant resource - how to write a cv and covering letter nov18.pdf

Applicants from the previous process IPS/SS958942 who were assessed as suitable are not required to reapply. We are seeking to establish a pool of Education Assistant - Special Needs 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 1, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Marri Grove Primary School (PS) is an Independent Public School that nurtures students in a safe and inclusive learning environment. Catering for children from Kindergarten to Year 6, our school is a key part of the growing Byford community.

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

The Role

Marri Grove PS are seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic Education Assistant – Special Needs to join their friendly team.

As a Special Needs Education Assistant under general supervision and guidance, suitable applicants will ideally perform tasks that require discretion and judgement in achieving clearly defined outcomes for students as determined by the teacher.

Suitable applicants will ideally assist teaching staff in the delivery of planned education programs and in promoting a supportive and inclusive learning environment. It is ideal to work under general supervision or autonomously and contribute advice and expertise, collaborating with school community members to support student achievement. Applicants should be committed to enhancing students’ learning opportunities through ongoing reflective classroom practice as well as plan and engage in professional learning opportunities which includes collaboration with colleagues. You should also contribute to and maintain a team environment.

Our teaching staff delivers high quality education programs for all learners, providing children with access to learning programs that are differentiated to suit their individual learning needs. This includes the provision of appropriate intervention strategies for those children requiring additional help, including remediation and extension.

We place a strong emphasis on the key curriculum areas of Literacy, Numeracy, Science and Humanities. All children receive a balanced curriculum based on the West Australian Curriculum and the Early Years Learning Framework. We use explicit teaching in all areas of the requiring additional help, including remediation and extension.

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 Hay-Hendry, Deputy Principal, on (08) 9526 4060 or emailing kelly.hay-hendry@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 (1,2 & 3) as outlined in the attached JDF
  • 1. 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.
  • 2. 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.
  • 3. 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.

All selection criteria will be assessed throughout the selection process. 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/SS931463

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 1 May 2026

Position Title Education Assistant - Special Needs

Agency Department of Education

Salary Level 2/3, $36.87 - $41.37 per hour (EA (Gov) GA 2025)

Location Byford

Unit/Division Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region

Branch Marri Grove Primary School

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

Position No. Pool Ref IPS/SS1028900

Closing Date 2026-05-01 4:30 PM