Education Assistant - Special Needs Branch: Guildford Primary School Division: North Metropolitan Education Region Salary: Level 2/3, $ - $ per hour (EA (Gov) GA 2025) Work Type: Permanent - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time FTE: Location: Guildford Closing Date: 2026-03-13 4:30 PM Attachments: -
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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 2026 school year and up to the end of Term 1, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
We are proud of our history as well as excited about the future. We aspire to develop capable, resilient, kind and positive citizens who value learning and strive to be their best. Our school community is united by our desire to give our students the best start to their educational journey possible.
Find out more about our school by visiting or .
The Role
We are looking for a highly competent, experienced, and passionate education assistants. Suitable applicants would work as part of a school team committed to high expectations of all staff and students, and high levels of capability and performance.
Suitable applicants should be able to provide recent examples of excellent teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills in a relevant educational environment. A successful history of working in collaboration with teachers to assist with the preparation and delivery of outstanding learning experiences to support the wellbeing of students with special needs would also be advantageous.
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.
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Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
1. be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
2. obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
3. 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:
4. A CV of up to two (2)pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
5. A four (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: SS/SS1030726
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 Guildford Unit/Division North Metropolitan Education Region Branch Guildford Primary School Work Type Permanent - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time Position No. Pool Ref SS/SS1030726 Closing Date Position Title Education Assistant - Special Needs Branch Guildford Primary School Location Guildford Work Type Permanent - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time Position No. Pool Ref SS/SS1030726 Salary Closing Date Agency Department of Education Description
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 2026 school year and up to the end of Term 1, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
We are proud of our history as well as excited about the future. We aspire to develop capable, resilient, kind and positive citizens who value learning and strive to be their best. Our school community is united by our desire to give our students the best start to their educational journey possible.
Find out more about our school by visiting or .
The Role
We are looking for a highly competent, experienced, and passionate education assistants. Suitable applicants would work as part of a school team committed to high expectations of all staff and students, and high levels of capability and performance.
Suitable applicants should be able to provide recent examples of excellent teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills in a relevant educational environment. A successful history of working in collaboration with teachers to assist with the preparation and delivery of outstanding learning experiences to support the wellbeing of students with special needs would also be advantageous.
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:
6. be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
7. obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
8. 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:
9. A CV of up to two (2)pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
10. A four (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: SS/SS1030726
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
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