We are seeking to establish a pool of Education Assistants – Special Needs 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. Walpole Primary School (PS) epitomises the best that small, local schools offer. Our teachers are very experienced, continually striving to provide students with a high quality education. Our broad and deep curriculum allows students to extend and build on their knowledge in a safe and caring learning environment. Our classroom sizes are kept small, allowing teachers to provide individualised attention to students and differentiation to the curriculum. Our school's unique community-based program - UR Walpole - is an annual whole-school cross-curricular program exploring global issues within a local context (making learning relevant to students). Past topics include The Billion Year Journey of the World and The Power of Flowers. Our teachers link the program with the West Australian Curriculum and local issues, with local businesses and community members invited to share in the journey. Our school Vision and Purpose reflect our Motto, Nature, Culture, Future: local school, global perspective. We want Walpole PS students to be critical thinkers and life-long learners who can adapt to an ever-changing world. We hope to provide them with the social skills to be tolerant, accepting and collaborative while also striving for personal best. Find out more about our school by visiting Schools Online . 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 ideally provide feedback when required on education and therapy programs and participate in the evaluation process relating to the achievement of goals in special education. Suitable applicants 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 Stuart Klose, Principal on (08) 6871 0200 or email Stuart.Klose@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 - delete selection criteria not to be addressed in statement 1. 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. 2. 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. 4. 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/TCH1073422 The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process. Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 2 December 2026
This is a permanent part-time (0.2 FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2027 Walpole Primary School (PS) epitomises the best that small, local schools offer. Our teachers are very…