Education Assistant – Special Needs
at Eaton Community College, Eaton, Australia
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- Salary
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- Closing date
- 4 February 2027
- Start
- Not given in the advert
- Type of post
- Teaching support
A support post, not a teaching post. - First seen
- 19 October 2026, on a public job listing
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The advert
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. Augusta Primary School (PS) is located on Wadandi Country in the beautiful seaside town of Augusta where the Indian and Southern Ocean meet, at the mouth of Blackwood River. In winter, the whales come annually to play off the Cape, and dolphins and stingrays are frequent visitors year-round. In this unique location we have a wealth of history and landmarks, featuring the Leeuwin Lighthouse, the tallest mainland lighthouse in the Southern Hemisphere. Augusta and the Primary School have a strong sense of community where everybody works together to achieve and build success across a range of domains. Augusta PS caters for students from Kindergarten through to Year 6. The school is part of the Southwest Education District and is surrounded by native bushland and lovely gardens within spacious school grounds. Find out more about our school by visiting augustaps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online . The Role As a Special Needs Education Assistant at our school, suitable applicants will ideally have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to collaborate well with the Teacher to create and maintain a supportive, inclusive education program to meet the specific needs of the students. Suitable applicants should assist the Teacher in the delivery of planned education programs, including the operation of computers and digital technologies and implement individual student or small group programs or demonstrations. Experience in working with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, mental health and behavioural issues would be highly regarded. When required, the Special Needs Education Assistants should assist by providing feedback on education and therapy programs and participate in the evaluation process relating to the achievement of goals in special education. Suitable applicants should be organised and able to use your initiative to assist the Teacher with the general care and wellbeing of students and maintenance of the learning environment. 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 Jane Litynski, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9781 5100 or emailing jane.litynski2@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 two (2) 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 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 Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance. Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1072230 The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process. Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 26 November 2026
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