Education Assistant - Special Needs Branch : Hampton Senior High School Division : Independent Public School - North Metropolitan Education Region Salary : Level 2 / 3, $ - $ per hour (EA (Gov) GA 2025) Work Type : Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time FTE : Location : Morley Closing Date : 2025-08-25 4 : 30 PM Attachments : -
Hampton Senior High School (SHS) are seeking to establish a pool of Special Needs Education Assistants to join their Specialist Learning Program : Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Learning Support Program 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 4, 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Hampton SHS strives to create a vibrant culture of excellence, innovation, opportunity and success for students. The focus of our work is on quality teaching and provision of the widest range of opportunities for individual achievement and learning success. Suitable applicants should be able to work effectively within a professional learning community, engaged in providing direction and support for all students with a range of academic abilities.
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The Role
Suitable applicants will ideally have considerable interest in learning evidence-based approaches to working with students with a range of special needs, in particular ASD, combined with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with teachers and other education assistants.
In collaboration with teachers, suitable applicants will support teachers to implement programs and pedagogy to meet the needs of students with special needs to assist teachers in the Specialised Learning Program - ASD or in mainstream classes. Facilitating small groups of students in our Focus Literacy and Numeracy classes is also an important part of the role, using explicit teaching programs such as MacqLit or Corrective Reading.
Under limited direction, education assistants will apply individualised programs that improve academic engagement, organisational skills, social thinking, peer relationships and self-regulation skills.
The role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of our students as well as being a key part of shaping and strengthening our Learning Support Team. These elements are vital to our students’ success and future lives.
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
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 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 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 :
1. A CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
2. A three to four (3-4) 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 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.
Advertised Vacancy Number : IPS / SS980450
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Position Title Education Assistant - Special Needs Agency Department of Education Salary Location Morley Unit / Division Independent Public School - North Metropolitan Education Region Branch Hampton Senior High School Work Type Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time Position No. Pool Ref IPS / SS980450 Closing Date Position Title Education Assistant - Special Needs Branch Hampton Senior High School Location Morley Work Type Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time Position No. Pool Ref IPS / SS980450 Salary Closing Date Agency Department of Education Description
Hampton Senior High School (SHS) are seeking to establish a pool of Special Needs Education Assistants to join their Specialist Learning Program : Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Learning Support Program 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 4, 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Hampton SHS strives to create a vibrant culture of excellence, innovation, opportunity and success for students. The focus of our work is on quality teaching and provision of the widest range of opportunities for individual achievement and learning success. Suitable applicants should be able to work effectively within a professional learning community, engaged in providing direction and support for all students with a range of academic abilities.
Find out more about our school by visiting or .
The Role
Suitable applicants will ideally have considerable interest in learning evidence-based approaches to working with students with a range of special needs, in particular ASD, combined with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with teachers and other education assistants.
In collaboration with teachers, suitable applicants will support teachers to implement programs and pedagogy to meet the needs of students with special needs to assist teachers in the Specialised Learning Program - ASD or in mainstream classes. Facilitating small groups of students in our Focus Literacy and Numeracy classes is also an important part of the role, using explicit teaching programs such as MacqLit or Corrective Reading.
Under limited direction, education assistants will apply individualised programs that improve academic engagement, organisational skills, social thinking, peer relationships and self-regulation skills.
The role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of our students as well as being a key part of shaping and strengthening our Learning Support Team. These elements are vital to our students’ success and future lives.
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
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 for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must :
3. be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
4. obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
5. Consent to a 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 :
6. A CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
7. A three to four (3-4) 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 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.
Advertised Vacancy Number : IPS / SS980450
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
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