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Job Title


Education Assistant - Special Needs


Company : Department of Education, Western Australia


Location : Boulder, Western Australia


Created : 2025-10-20


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Boulder Primary School (PS) is establishing a pool of Special Needs Education Assistants for permanent and fixedterm, fulltime and parttime vacancies that may arise during the 2025 school year and up to the end of Term 4, 2026. The Role We are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Education Assistants and Special Needs Education Assistants to join our supportive and professional team. As a Special Needs Education Assistant, you will work under the guidance of classroom teachers to provide educational, behavioural, and health support to students with diverse additional needs. Your role involves implementing Individual Education Plans (IEPs), supporting student engagement, and contributing to a positive, inclusive learning environment across wholeclass, smallgroup, oneonone, and offsite activities. The position also includes assisting with personal care and daily routines as required. Why Join Boulder Primary School? Be part of a school with a proud and enduring legacy in the Goldfields Help shape our future as a leading lighthouse school in inclusive education Join a collaborative and caring staff team committed to student success and wellbeing Make a lasting impact in the lives of students and their families Opportunities to access Professional Learning Take part in Growth Coaching Boulder PS is proud of its rich and vibrant history of serving the local community since 1897. With over a century of educational excellence, we continue to be a cornerstone of learning and growth in the Goldfields. We are committed to becoming a lighthouse school in inclusive education, innovation, and student wellbeing. 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. Eligibility 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 Educations Screening Unit before you start Application Instructions Step 1: Select Apply for JobComplete the online application form, including details of two (2) workrelated 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 position A two (2) 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 wellbeing 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. Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 31 October 2025 Seniority level Entry level Employment type Parttime Job function Education and Training #J-18808-Ljbffr