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Education Assistant (Special Needs)
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Catholic
School type
Primary
Closing date
1 April 2026
Posted 17 Mar 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Matthew Gibney Catholic Primary School
211
Total students
57%
Boys
43%
Girls
13.3
Teaching FTE
9.5
Non-teaching FTE
1,056
ICSEA value
71st percentile · Average SES
13%
EAL/D Background
3%
Indigenous students
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Position Details
Education Assistant – (Special Needs)
Matthew Gibney Catholic Primary School is a single stream, co-educational school with an active school community and supportive parent body. Education excellence is highly regarded, with the staff utilising data to inform their practices to provide a quality education that meets the students' needs. We are seeking an energetic, enthusiastic and organised Education Assistant (Special Needs) to join our team of dedicated staff members. Educators at Matthew Gibney Catholic Primary School are dedicated to ensuring that every student has a strong sense of belonging to our community. The school motto “UNDER GOD'S PROTECTION” is strongly exemplified in the person, life and teachings of Jesus. The Berry Street Education Model is lived out at the school to set expectations and engagement.
Selection Criteria
Qualifications Required
Education Assistant – (Special Needs)
Matthew Gibney Catholic Primary School is a single stream, co-educational school with an active school community and supportive parent body. Education excellence is highly regarded, with the staff utilising data to inform their practices to provide a quality education that meets the students' needs. We are seeking an energetic, enthusiastic and organised Education Assistant (Special Needs) to join our team of dedicated staff members. Educators at Matthew Gibney Catholic Primary School are dedicated to ensuring that every student has a strong sense of belonging to our community. The school motto “UNDER GOD'S PROTECTION” is strongly exemplified in the person, life and teachings of Jesus. The Berry Street Education Model is lived out at the school to set expectations and engagement.
Selection Criteria
- Applicants must be fully supportive of the objectives and ethos of Catholic education
- Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
- Positive, enthusiastic and has a sense of humour
- Work cooperatively and collaboratively as part of an energetic and dedicated team of educators
- Develops positive, meaningful and respectful relationships with students, staff and families
- Work to support the learning needs of every student in the class
- Consistently demonstrates excellent communication skills
- Demonstrate a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality
- Be a proactive contributor within the school community - willing to share ideas, time and expertise for the betterment of the school
Qualifications Required
- Certificate IV…