Education Assistant - Special Needs

Division: Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region

Salary: Level 2/3, $36.87 - $41.37 per hour (EA (Gov) GA 2025)

Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time

FTE: 0.1-1.0

Closing Date: 2026-07-29 4:30 PM

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. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Willandra Primary School (PS) is a vibrant Independent Public School in Seville Grove, proudly serving the Armadale region since 1993. We are committed to fostering a culture of excellence, inclusion and continuous improvement, where every student is empowered to achieve their personal best.

At Willandra, high-quality teaching and learning are at the heart of everything we do. Our dedicated staff work collaboratively to provide engaging, evidence-informed learning experiences that support the academic, social, emotional and physical development of every child. We believe positive relationships and student wellbeing provide the foundation for successful learning and strive to create an environment where every student feels safe, valued and supported.

We take pride in nurturing a welcoming and inclusive culture that celebrates and promotes respect, responsibility and resilience.

Our teachers prioritise the social and emotional wellbeing of students as a foundation for effective learning, and they maintain high expectations for progress, achievement and classroom engagement.

We take pride in cultivating a safe, positive and productive environment where expert teaching practices help every student thrive.

Find out more about our school by visiting Willandra Primary School or Schools Online.

Division: Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region

Salary: Level 2/3, $36.87 - $41.37 per hour (EA (Gov) GA 2025)

Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time

FTE: 0.1-1.0

Location: Seville Grove

Closing Date: 2026-07-29 4:30 PM

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. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Willandra Primary School (PS) is a vibrant Independent Public School in Seville Grove, proudly serving the Armadale region since 1993. We are committed to fostering a culture of excellence, inclusion and continuous improvement, where every student is empowered to achieve their personal best.

At Willandra, high-quality teaching and learning are at the heart of everything we do. Our dedicated staff work collaboratively to provide engaging, evidence-informed learning experiences that support the academic, social, emotional and physical development of every child. We believe positive relationships and student wellbeing provide the foundation for successful learning and strive to create an environment where every student feels safe, valued and supported.

We take pride in nurturing a welcoming and inclusive culture that celebrates and promotes respect, responsibility and resilience.

Our teachers prioritise the social and emotional wellbeing of students as a foundation for effective learning, and they maintain high expectations for progress, achievement and classroom engagement.

We take pride in cultivating a safe, positive and productive environment where expert teaching practices help every student thrive.

Find out more about our school by visiting Willandra Primary School or 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 should provide feedback when required on education and therapy programs and participate in the evaluation process relating to the achievement of goals in special education.

You 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 Liezl Ferreira, Manager Corporate Services, on (08) 9391 43***or emailing **************@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).

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 29 July 2026

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