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Education Assistant - Special Needs
Employment
Full time/Part time, Permanent or Temporary
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Closing date
28 April 2026
Posted 20 Apr 2026
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1,879
Total students
54%
Boys
46%
Girls
121.8
Teaching FTE
62.3
Non-teaching FTE
1,004
ICSEA value
49th percentile · Average SES
4%
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. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
At Comet Bay College, our motto, Seek Excellence, underpins our commitment to fostering student success. Our moral purpose reads, 'we strive for excellence by nurturing individual abilities, providing meaningful learning opportunities and fostering positive respectful communities'. This guides everything we do, from classroom teaching to extracurricular programs, creating a supportive environment where students thrive.
Find out more about our school by visiting Comet Bay College or Schools Online.
The Role
As a Education Assistant Special Needs, you should 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 to assist students to reach their full potential through the development of their academic, social, emotional, and physical skills including the operation of computers and digital technologies. Within this role you would provide feedback when required on education and therapy programs and participate in the evaluation process relating to the achievement of goals in special education
You should have a high level of interpersonal skills and work collaboratively with staff members to meet the needs of students. Suitable applicants will ideally possess the …