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Education Assistant - Special Needs
Employment
Full time/Part time, Permanent or Temporary
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
2 June 2026
Posted 18 May 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Kinross Primary School
700
Total students
49%
Boys
51%
Girls
35.8
Teaching FTE
21.2
Non-teaching FTE
1,035
ICSEA value
62nd percentile · Average SES
16%
EAL/D Background
3%
Indigenous students
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
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 and up to the end of Term 1, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
At Kinross Primary School (PS) our students show CARE as we 'Grow Together'. Students are at the centre of everything we do. 'Growing Together' is not only the motto for Kinross PS - it embraces everything we value as a school. Our core values of CARE include Care and Compassion, Acceptance, Respect and Resilience and Excellence. Pastoral care is a strong focus at Kinross PS. We believe in the education of the whole child. Our students are supported and educated to grow intellectually, physically, emotionally and socially.
Find out more about our school by visiting kinrossps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
As a Special Needs Education Assistant, you would work under the direction of the teacher to support the implementation of specialised education programs and contribute to an inclusive learning environment that meets the diverse needs of students.
Suitable applicants should display a commitment to collaborate and the ability to build positive, respectful relationships with students, parents, staff, and the wider community. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are highly desirable. You should ideally be adaptable and capable of working effectively both independently and as part of a team, including in busy or high-pressure situations. A calm, positive, and profes…