Education Assistant

This is a 12 month fixed term, part-time (0.9 FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2026 with possible extension and/or permanency Broome Primary School (BPS) was established in 1901 and is the oldest established school in the Kimberley. BPS is established on Yawuru land and embraces the rich Aboriginal culture, along with the historical and diverse multicultural aspects of the Broome community. The school has an ICSEA of 860 and is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment for its student clientele. Find out more about our school by visiting broomeps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online. The Role As a Special Needs Education Assistant you shall, under teacher direction, assist in the implementation of specialised education programs and ideally maintain a supportive, inclusive education program to meet the specific needs of students. The successful applicant should display a commitment to working collaboratively and building positive relationships with students, parents, staff and the wider community. The successful applicant should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ideally be versatile with the ability to work well under pressure and as a team player. You would ideally possess a calm, positive and professional manner and use initiative to assist the teacher with the general care and wellbeing of students and maintenance of the learning environment. We highly value applicants who have experience working with students with special needs, as this role may involve supporting diverse learning and behavioural requirements. 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 Cheryl Parkinson-Varga, Manager Corporate Services on or emailing 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 for more details. Eligibility 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; 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). 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. A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position 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. For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on for assistance. Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position. The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process. Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 28 November 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr