Education Assistant (Special Needs)
Employment
Part time, Temporary
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Catholic
School type
Primary
Closing date
3 April 2026
Posted 23 Mar 2026
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427
Total students
53%
Boys
47%
Girls
25.9
Teaching FTE
35.2
Non-teaching FTE
1,067
ICSEA value
74th percentile · Average SES
43%
EAL/D Background
1%
Indigenous students
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Position Details
Education Assistant – Special Needs
St Kieran Catholic Primary School is a co-educational, double stream primary school with a strong and vibrant community. The school has a current enrolment of 526 students from 3 Year Old Kindergarten to Year 6 with an Education Support Unit and a Regional Early Intervention Centre for Students with Disabilities. The school was originally established in 1920 by the Sisters of Mercy and maintains strong links with the Congregation.
The school has a very supportive parent and parish community that sees the St Kieran environment as a family. This relationship is encouraged and embraced by all.
The school seeks enthusiastic and dedicated Special Needs Education Assistants to join our team. Positions are temporary with the possibility of ongoing. Applications are preferred in digital form via email to admin@stkieran.wa.edu.au. Supporting documentation including that which demonstrate the below selection criteria should also be provided in a digital format.
Selection Criteria
The successful applicant will:
• Be prepared to support the Catholic ethos in the performance of their duties.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Show a positive, enthusiastic attitude and a willingness to work cooperatively and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Demonstrates initiative and acts proactively when the need arises.
• Develop positive, meaningful, and respectful relationships with students, staff, and families.
• Support the learning needs of every student in the class.
• Exhibit excellen…
Education Assistant – Special Needs
St Kieran Catholic Primary School is a co-educational, double stream primary school with a strong and vibrant community. The school has a current enrolment of 526 students from 3 Year Old Kindergarten to Year 6 with an Education Support Unit and a Regional Early Intervention Centre for Students with Disabilities. The school was originally established in 1920 by the Sisters of Mercy and maintains strong links with the Congregation.
The school has a very supportive parent and parish community that sees the St Kieran environment as a family. This relationship is encouraged and embraced by all.
The school seeks enthusiastic and dedicated Special Needs Education Assistants to join our team. Positions are temporary with the possibility of ongoing. Applications are preferred in digital form via email to admin@stkieran.wa.edu.au. Supporting documentation including that which demonstrate the below selection criteria should also be provided in a digital format.
Selection Criteria
The successful applicant will:
• Be prepared to support the Catholic ethos in the performance of their duties.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Show a positive, enthusiastic attitude and a willingness to work cooperatively and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Demonstrates initiative and acts proactively when the need arises.
• Develop positive, meaningful, and respectful relationships with students, staff, and families.
• Support the learning needs of every student in the class.
• Exhibit excellen…