Wanneroo Primary School (PS) is 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 2025 school year and up to the end of Term 2, 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Wanneroo PS was founded in 1899 and caters for children from Kindergarten to Year 6. In 2005, Wanneroo and Wanneroo Junior Primary amalgamated. A new school was constructed with well-appointed facilities, complete with air-conditioned buildings set in secure and attractive grounds.
Find out more about our school by visiting wanneroops.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Suitable Applicants will ideally be confident working with small groups of students with minimal supervision, be highly motivated, flexible and enthusiastic about assisting teachers in implementing specialised education programs and creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment for students.
Ideally, suitable applicants will display excellent interpersonal and communication skills, are required to provide feedback on education and therapy programs and to assist with the delivery of planned education programs. Experience in the use of technology such as iPads, laptops and interactive whiteboards is highly desirable.
Suitable Applicants would support students with their learning programs, work in a collaborative team culture and require knowledge of autism, mental health issues, global developmental delay and toileting issues.
Education Assistants may also support the teacher or therapist by identifying when a student is experiencing communication difficulties. Suitable applicants may assist students to develop life skills and self-management skills.
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 Tania Short, Deputy Principal on (08) 9306 0500 or tania.short@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 National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
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
- A three (3) 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.
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/SS971875
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 9 June 2025
