Education Assistant

We are 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 2026 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period. We at Parkerville Primary School have a distinctive values programme that outlines our high expectations of students and staff; ACE – Always Our Best, Caring For All, and Everyone Can Achieve. This encompasses excellence in teaching and learning, the social and emotional development of our students and the catering to all abilities and interests. Underpinning this is our commitment to the WA Positive Schools programme with our overarching behaviour expectations of Respectful, Responsible, Resilient Achievers. We are committed to providing a welcoming, inclusive, community‑oriented school that embraces high standards and empowers staff and students to achieve their personal best. The Role As an Education Assistant – Special Needs, you will, under teacher direction, assist in the education programmes and in promoting a supportive and inclusive learning environment. You will help teachers in delivering planned education programmes, support students to reach their full potential through the development of their academic, social, emotional, and physical skills, and operate computers and digital technologies. You will provide feedback on education and therapy programmes and participate in the evaluation process relating to the achievement of goals in special education. Qualifications & Experience High level of interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with staff to meet the needs of students. Knowledge and experience of working with students with a range of disabilities and learning difficulties. Ability to support student growth, both academically and socially, within the classroom setting. 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 Islander peoples, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Eligibility Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or holder of a valid visa with relevant work rights. Valid Working With Children Check before starting. 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 starting. 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 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 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. For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance. Applications close at 4.30 pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 3 December 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr