Education Assistant

Education Assistant - Special Needs Branch: Spearwood Alternative School Division: Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region. Salary: Level 2 / 3, $ - $ per hour (EA (Gov) GA 2025). Work Type: Permanent - Part Time. FTE: Location: Spearwood. Closing Date: 4:30 PM. Attachments: – This is a permanent part‑time position commencing Term 1, 2026. Spearwood Alternative School (SAS) has a student population of just under 100 students kindergarten to year 6. Rather than a geographical boundary families are attracted, based on their resonance with the ethos of the school – Education Through Community : Community Through Education. The grounds of SAS are extensive, including ‘wild’ areas for kids’ play and productive, edible gardens – living classrooms. A comprehensive curriculum has been constructed with a focus on Education for Sustainability and issues of social activism. Learner‑centred learning, facilitated by passionate, talented teachers working democratically with citizens of the school community, ensures a vibrant, exciting learning program that extends children’s wonder and curiosity through scaffolded learning, thinking frameworks and considered pedagogical approaches. B As an Education Assistant you will, under teacher direction, assist in the implementation of specialised education programmes and should maintain a supportive, inclusive education programme to meet the specific needs of students. The successful applicant will display a commitment to working collaboratively and building positive relationships with students, parents, staff and the wider community. The successful applicant will ideally have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be versatile, work well under pressure and be a team player. You should possess a calm, positive and professional manner and have the ability to use your initiative to assist the teacher with the general care and well‑being of students and maintenance of the learning environment. You should also have a strong knowledge of a range of evidence‑based techniques for learning and behaviour and have some experience or knowledge of disabilities such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, which is highly desirable. 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. 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 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 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 two (2) 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 programmes, 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 programmes, including special education and therapy programmes where these have been implemented. Demonstrated good organisational skills that will assist in the delivery and development of effective education programmes to students and subsequent feedback to teaching professionals or psychologists. Demonstrated ability to assist teachers or therapists in implementing educational programmes, including special education and, should this be a requirement of the position, occupational and/or physiotherapy programmes. 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. Applications close (AWST): Wednesday, 3 December 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr