Education Assistant

Education Assistant – Special Needs Branch: Spencer Park Education Support Centre Division, Independent Public School – Southwest Education Region. Salary: Level 3, $‑$ per hour (EA (Gov) GA 2025). Work Type: Fixed Term – Full Time, Fixed Term – Part Time, Permanent – Full Time, Permanent – Part Time. Location: Spencer Park. Closing Date: 2025‑11‑28 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 that may arise during the 2026 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period. At Spencer Park Education Support Centre (SPESC), all students make progress and achieve learning outcomes against their individualised learning plans and programs. We value knowledge and understanding of evidence‑based practices for engagement in learning, and behaviour‑management strategies such as Antecedent‑Behaviour‑Consequence (ABC). An understanding of how to apply appropriate interventions for the management of engagement in learning, working with challenging behaviours and meeting sensory needs, or a willingness to undertake training, is an advantage when working with our students. SPESC’s vision of “Partnerships for Successful Learning” places a strong focus on providing expertise for students in the areas of ‘Learning’, ‘Inclusion’ and their ‘Wellbeing’. We are situated alongside Spencer Park Primary School and work closely with them at every opportunity to provide inclusivity within the students’ social and learning programmes. In supporting students to learn to self‑regulate emotions and engage in social experiences, SPESC employs Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) expectations and a specialised social‑thinking program, “We Thinkers”, which supports each student learning to “Be Safe, Be Friendly and to Be Your Best.” SPESC is one of five support centres in Western Australia to offer a specialised learning programme for children in Kindergarten and Pre‑primary with Global Developmental Delay (GDD) and Autism (ASD). Through the Early Intervention Programme students work mostly one‑on‑one in an explicit‑instruction model designed to prepare children for Year 1 at their local mainstream school. The Role As an Education Assistant – Special Needs at SPESC, you will work with teachers to assist in the education programmes and in promoting a supportive and inclusive learning environment. The successful applicant will support the teacher in the delivery of planned education programmes to enable students to reach their full potential through the development of their academic, social, emotional and physical skills. Competency in the use of a range of technology tools, such as computers and electronic devices, is an advantage. When required, the Education Assistant – Special Needs will provide feedback on education programmes and participate in the evaluation process relating to the achievement of goals. Suitable applicants should be open‑minded, able to adapt to changing situations throughout the day, and comfortable working as part of a classroom team, with a group of students, or individually. 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. Eligibility Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident, or hold 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 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 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 Required Documents A CV of up to two (2) pages (1 page double‑sided), outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position. A three‑page statement (half‑page per criterion) addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF. Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills, including report writing and the ability to effectively interact with students with special needs, liaise with parents, teachers and community members, and assist teachers in understanding students where necessary. Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills with the ability to contribute to a professional team and provide advice and evaluation in the development of the education programme, including special education and therapy programmes where they have been implemented. Demonstrated ability to assist professionals in the implementation and evaluation of education programmes, including special education and, if required, occupational and/or physiotherapy programmes. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of health and physical disabilities in students and adolescents. Demonstrated effective organisational skills that will assist in the delivery of effective education programmes and subsequent feedback and evaluation to teachers or psychologists. Demonstrated ability to assist with the general health and wellbeing 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. Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS / SS . The Department applies a four‑day breach period to this selection process. #J-18808-Ljbffr