Education Assistant - Special Needs

Education Assistant - Special Needs

• Branch: South Bunbury Primary School
• Division: Independent Public School - Southwest 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: South Bunbury
• Closing Date: 2026-09-18 4:30 PM

Attachments

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

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

South Bunbury Primary School (PS) was established in 1913 and has a highly regarded history of providing quality education to generations of families. The South Bunbury Campus is located on the traditional lands of the Noongar Wardandi people, and we acknowledge and respect the contribution they make to the education of everyone in our school community.

At South Bunbury PS, we believe in unlocking every child’s unique learning potential by providing the tool kit for them to leap with confidence. Success for our students means embracing challenges with curiosity and resilience to achieve academically, socially and emotionally. As a school that aspires to meet the needs of every student, we prioritise consistent evidence-based teaching practices, inclusive learning environments and a culture of collaboration.

Our Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) approach is grounded in high expectations for student behaviour and the belief that positive behaviours must be consistently modelled, explicitly taught and reinforced. Through the collaborative efforts of our PBS and Student Support teams, we ensure that teachers are equipped with the skills and resources needed to foster engagement and help every student reach their full potential.

Our school shares the campus with South Bunbury Education Support Centre, providing an opportunity to promote inclusion and ensure our school environment is a welcoming space for every student.

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

The Role

In the role of Special Needs Education Assistant at South Bunbury PS, suitable applicants will ideally have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and have the ability to collaborate well as part of a team to create and maintain supportive, inclusive education programs and learning environments to meet the specific needs of our students.

Suitable applicants will be responsible for assisting in the delivery of planned education programs including individual or small group settings and programs. Additionally, suitable applicants will have an understanding of trauma-informed practice and demonstrated experience with successfully implementing evidence-based strategies to support students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The ability to take data on student behaviours, progress and interests is vital to ensuring a strengths-based and targeted approach to individual student planning.

Suitable applicants will ideally be organised and be able to use their initiative to assist with the preparation and maintenance of the learning environment, including supporting students with access to digital technology.

Our whole school PBS approach supports the social emotional development and wellbeing of all students and is further strengthened by the implementation of the Berry Street Educational Model. Knowledge of or experience in implementing these approaches is desirable.

Our unique school, which shares the campus with South Bunbury Education Support Centre, promotes a strong sense of inclusivity with shared beliefs for encouraging our entire school community. Staff at our school are committed to ensuring every child realises their potential and strives to exceed it.

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 Michelle Waywood, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9796 4601 or emailing Michelle.Waywood@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; and
• A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  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.

Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the remaining selection criteria outlined in the attached JDF assessed in the further stages of the recruitment 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/SS1061485

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 18 September 2026