Education Assistant - Special Needs

Wellard Primary School · Wellard, WA

Employment

Full time/Part time, Permanent or Temporary

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Government

School type

Primary

Closing date

2 April 2026

Closes today

Posted 27 Mar 2026

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About Wellard Primary School

Enrolment

942

Total students

53%

Boys

47%

Girls

Staffing

52.6

Teaching FTE

32.3

Non-teaching FTE

ICSEA

1,023

ICSEA value

57th percentile · Average SES

Diversity

49%

EAL/D Background

4%

Indigenous students

Source: ACARA My School data

Role description


Applicants from the previous process IPS/SS965648 who were assessed as suitable are not required to reapply.

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.

Wellard Primary School (PS) opened in 2018 and caters to students from Kindergarten to Year 6, located in the heart of the growing Wellard community. Today, our school supports a vibrant and diverse population of 770 students.

We are committed to developing happy, respectful, confident, and resilient learners who are curious and self-motivated. Our safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment supports every child to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Find out more about our school by visiting wellardps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

As an Education Assistant - Special Needs, you will assist in the implementation of specialised education programs and collaborate with teachers to create and maintain a supportive, inclusive education environment tailored to the specific needs of students. Experience working with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), a pastoral care approach, and the capacity to support students with social skills development and emotional regulation are highly desirable. Additionally, skills and attributes such as experience dealing with complex behaviours, working with individuals or small groups of students, and familiarity with trauma-informed practice and m…

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