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Education Assistant - Special Needs


Company : Department of Education, Western Australia


Location : Armadale, Western Australia


Created : 2025-08-01


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Join to apply for the Education Assistant - Special Needs role at Department of Education, Western Australia3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Education Assistant - Special Needs role at Department of Education, Western AustraliaGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.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 2025 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.Roleystone Community College is an Independent Public School providing a comprehensive and holistic education to students from Kindergarten to Year 10.We pride ourselves on providing promising futures for our students. We do this by providing an excellent breadth and depth of education, and a rich range of learning and extra-curricular opportunities. We see ourselves as a community asset and value and foster lasting partnerships in the community.Find out more about our school by visiti ng Roleystone Community College o r Schools OnlineThe RoleAs 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 educationYou 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 Lauren Findlay, Principal on 08 9391 6222 or emailing Lauren.Findlay@education.wa.edu.auEquity and DiversityWe 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.EligibilityTo 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; andc onsent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Educations Screening Unit before you start.Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).Application InstructionsApply online in two easy steps:Step 1: Select Apply for JobComplete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one (1) being your current line manager.Step 2: Attach your documentsYour application should include:A CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this positionA four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDFDemonstrated 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 Educations Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS986687The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 13 August 2025Seniority levelSeniority levelEntry levelEmployment typeEmployment typePart-timeJob functionJob functionEducation and TrainingIndustriesEducation Administration ProgramsReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Department of Education, Western Australia by 2xGet notified about new Education Assistant jobs in Roleystone, Western Australia, Australia.Perth Airport, Western Australia, Australia 2 weeks agoPerth, Western Australia, Australia 1 week agoBedfordale, Western Australia, Australia 9 hours agoByford, Western Australia, Australia 1 week agoMidland, Western Australia, Australia 9 hours agoPerth, Western Australia, Australia 3 weeks agoHigh Wycombe, Western Australia, Australia 2 weeks agoMaida Vale, Western Australia, Australia 2 weeks agoHigh Wycombe, Western Australia, Australia 2 weeks agoRockingham, Western Australia, Australia 9 hours agoTeachers - Career Change Opportunity - RemotePerth, Western Australia, Australia 1 month agoByford, Western Australia, Australia 3 days agoPaulls Valley, Western Australia, Australia 1 week agoRockingham, Western Australia, Australia 9 hours agoBaldivis, Western Australia, Australia 3 weeks agoThornlie, Western Australia, Australia 1 month agoMaida Vale, Western Australia, Australia 1 week agoSubiaco, Western Australia, Australia 1 week agoMidland, Western Australia, Australia 9 hours agoNedlands, Western Australia, Australia 1 week agoRedcliffe, Western Australia, Australia 3 weeks agoHigh Wycombe, Western Australia, Australia 1 month agoHammond Park, Western Australia, Australia 2 weeks agoGosnells, Western Australia, Australia 3 days agoPerth, Western Australia, Australia 6 months agoWillagee, Western Australia, Australia 4 days agoMaddington, Western Australia, Australia 3 days agoDarlington, Western Australia, Australia 1 week agoMartin, Western Australia, Australia 2 weeks agoLesmurdie, Western Australia, Australia 1 week agoMidland, Western Australia, Australia 9 hours agoPerth, Western Australia, Australia 2 weeks agoEast Victoria Park, Western Australia, Australia 1 week agoCannington, Western Australia, Australia 5 days agoOpportunities for Early Childhood TeachersEast Perth, Western Australia, Australia 1 week agoWere unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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