Education Assistant - Special Needs

The School of Special Educational Needs: Behaviour and Engagement (SSEN:BE) is 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 and up to the end of Term 3, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

SSEN:BE - Midland Learning Academy

The Midland Learning Academy (MLA) is a small, specialist secondary school (Years 7 to 12) delivering a high-quality, culturally responsive public education for students who are experiencing significant challenges to their engagement in traditional school settings. The MLA offers personalised learning experiences and holistic wrap-around supports to successfully re-engage young people with education, training, or employment pathways. Students are referred to the MLA directly from schools, the education regions or through Statewide Service pathways and its specialist schools.

The MLA staff work alongside each young person and their caregivers to co-create a personalised pathway plan that supports their learning aspirations and wellbeing, which are then reviewed and refined together each term. The MLA employees are committed to creating a learning environment which is responsive to the growth and development needs of all young people. This includes opportunities to strengthen their sense of safety, belonging, mastery, independence, adventure, and generosity. The MLA is a child-safe organisation where all members of the school community actively promote the safety and wellbein…