Education Assistant - Special Needs

Employment

Full time/Part time, Permanent or Temporary

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Government

Teaching level

Secondary

Closing date

2 July 2026

19 days remaining

Posted 12 Jun 2026

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About John Forrest Secondary College

Enrolment

1,122

Total students

51%

Boys

49%

Girls

Staffing

76.1

Teaching FTE

29.8

Non-teaching FTE

ICSEA

1,026

ICSEA value

58th percentile · Average SES

Diversity

34%

EAL/D Background

4%

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 John Forrest Secondary College (SC) education is a shared vision, and commitment, to fostering exceptional learning experiences for students and staff. Dedicated to the growth of our staff, we offer support and resources to develop your skills and aspirations, with a strong emphasis on professional development.

Our college community values education, diversity and the unique strengths of each individual. This foundation of inclusivity creates a culture of achievement and success where every member is supported and encouraged to excel. A broad range of curricula offerings, together with co-curricular activities and clubs, provides staff and students with opportunities to pursue and lead in their areas of passion and interest.

The completion of our extensive redevelopment program in 2024 has resulted in an outstanding new and refurbished teaching and learning environment. Our new Business Plan is under development, and this is an exciting time to join our college team.

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

The Role

As Special Needs Education Assistant, you would work closely with teachers across a range of year levels and curriculum areas, supporting the delivery of educational programs that meet student needs and align with the college…

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