Education Assistant - Special Needs

Education Assistant - Special Needs

Branch: Pinjarra 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: Pinjarra

Closing Date: 2026-06-18 4:30 PM

Applicants from the previous process IPS/SS1024521 who were assessed as suitable are not required to reapply.

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 1, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

At Pinjarra Primary School (PS) we provide an inclusive and safe learning environment. In 2017, Pinjarra PS became an Independent Public School. Our school vision - Respect, Create, Achieve is at the heart of our school's programs.

The Role

As a Special Needs Education Assistant, you will under teacher direction, assist in the education programs and in promoting a supportive and inclusive learning environment. Education assistants will assist teachers 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 including the operation of computers and digital technologies. Within this role you would provide feedback when required on education and therapy programs and participate in the evaluation process relating to the achievement of goals in special education.

You should have a high level of interpersonal skills and work collaboratively with staff members to meet the needs of students. Applicants will ideally possess the knowledge and experience of working with students with a range of disabilities and learning difficulties and the ability to support student growth, both academically and socially, within the classroom setting.

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 Luana Patten, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9531 5950 or emailing Luana.Patten@education.wa.edu.au.