Education Assistant

Education Assistant - Special Needs Branch: Karratha Senior High School Division: Independent Public School - Pilbara 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: (blank) Location: Karratha Closing Date: 4:30 PM Applicants from the previous process IPS/SS who were assessed as suitable are not required to reapply. Karratha Senior High School (SHS) is an inclusive school where students with disabilities work in a range of settings, including mainstream classes and the Inclusive Learning Unit. We support these students with an Education Assistant and a Special Educational Needs (SEN) plan created by staff. SEN plans are individualised, consisting of goals and strategies used to achieve the goals. Some programs used in the Inclusive Learning Unit are Award Scheme Development and Accreditation Network (ASDAN), Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communications Handicapped Children (TEACCH), Direct Instruction (Spelling Mastery and Reading Mastery), Letters and Sounds, and You Can Do It Education. Karratha SHS is proud of its ability to achieve academic excellence and opportunity for all through its co‑curricular programs. We provide our students with the chance to become confident learners, skilled leaders and responsible citizens. Karratha SHS is a Positive Behaviour Support School and promotes our expected behaviours of Show Respect, Act Responsibly and Be Inclusive. The school environment is friendly, supportive, and places a strong emphasis on pastoral care. Our motto, ‘Towards Tomorrow’, urges students to be committed to creating a successful future for themselves. The Role As a Special Needs Education Assistant, you will, under teacher direction, assist in the education programmes and promote a supportive and inclusive learning environment. You will help deliver planned education programmes 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. Suitable applicants will ideally have a high level of interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with staff, possess knowledge and experience of working with students with a range of disabilities and learning difficulties, and support student growth academically and socially. Experience with Classroom Management Strategies (CMS) and Team Teach training is regarded. In this role you should be highly engaged in development of student independence through planned and explicit approaches to support self‑management and self‑regulation. This includes involvement, with the teacher, in development, monitoring and review of student programmes and plans. We value applicants who display self‑reflection, respect, kindness and teamwork at all times and have high expectations for all students. 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. hold registration with the of Western Australia obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and consent to a and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start. More information about employment eligibility can be found on our or in the attached application package. Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF). Application Instructions Apply online in two steps: Step 1: Select Apply for Job Complete the online application form, including details of two work‑related referees, preferably one being your current line manager. Step 2: Attach your documents Your application should include: A CV of up to two pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position; and A one‑page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF (2) 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. Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the remaining selection criteria outlined in the attached JDF assessed in the further stages of the recruitment process. Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted. Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS The Department applies a four day breach period to this selection process. Applications close on Monday, 2 February 2026. Create a job alert for this search #J-18808-Ljbffr