Education Assistant – Special Needs

at Brentwood Primary School, Brentwood, Australia

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Salary

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Closing date

10 February 2027

Start

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Type of post

Teaching support
A support post, not a teaching post.

First seen

12 November 2026, on a public job listing

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The advert

Applicants from the previous process SS/SS1029178 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 2027 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period. Brentwood Primary School is Perth's best kept secret as a suburban school with a country community feel and is just 12 km south of Perth. We are committed to providing a high-quality education in an inclusive, caring and stimulating learning environment where every child is known, valued and supported to thrive. Our vision is to develop curious, creative, confident and courageous learners who are equipped with the knowledge, skills and dispositions to nourish both at school and beyond. Find out more about our school by visiting Brentwood Primary School or Schools Online . The Role As a Special Needs Education Assistant, you will ideally support students to access and participate in their educational programs through mentoring and practical classroom support. Working under the direction of teachers, the suitable applicants should assist with the preparation and delivery of planned learning programs in areas such as literacy, numeracy, social-emotional learning and work readiness, while contributing to a supportive and inclusive learning environment. Experience supporting individual students and small groups is highly regarded, along with the ability to use sound judgement when carrying out agreed learning activities and student support strategies. The role may also include student supervision, providing feedback on student progress and contributing to the evaluation of educational outcomes. A caring, proactive and responsive approach is highly valued, together with excellent written and verbal communication skills. The suitable applicants should enjoy working as part of a team and contributing to reflective practice, continuous improvement and consistent whole-school approaches. 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 Sharon Hill, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 6258 6950 or emailing Sharon.Hill3@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 disabilities, 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, a 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 four (4) page statement addressing the 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 programmes, 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 Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance. Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/SS1073060 The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process. Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 19 November 2026

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