Education Assistant - Special Needs

Sir David Brand School · Coolbinia, WA

Employment

Full time/Part time, Permanent or Temporary

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Government

Closing date

14 April 2026

10 days remaining

Posted 4 Apr 2026

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About Sir David Brand School

Enrolment

63

Total students

76%

Boys

24%

Girls

Staffing

13.9

Teaching FTE

34.0

Non-teaching FTE

ICSEA

1,032

ICSEA value

61st percentile · Average SES

Diversity

44%

EAL/D Background

6%

Indigenous students

Source: ACARA My School data

Role description


We are seeking to establish a pool of Education Assistant - Special Needs for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year and up to the end of Term 1, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Sir David Brand School is the hub of a dynamic community. Our school works in partnership with families and their service providers to create Rich Full Lives for students with a diverse range of special educational needs in Kindergarten to Year 12. We promote resilience and independence to ensure every child has a successful and sustainable future. Our school community is warm and welcoming.

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

The Role

As a Special Needs Education Assistant, you will under teacher direction, assist in the education programs and in promoting a supportive and inclusive learning environment. Education assistants will assist teachers in the delivery of planned education programs so an understanding of how to support students with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities, autism, and sensory impairments is desirable. As part of this role, you would ideally provide feedback when required on education and therapy programs and participate in the evaluation process relating to the achievement of goals in special education

Knowledge of assisting students with behaviour, self-regulation, and core principles aligned with Team Teach is highly desired. Applicants should also be able to display excellent int…

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