Education Assistant - Special Needs

This is a permanent part-time (0.8 FTE) position commencing Term 3, 2026

Walpole Primary School (PS) epitomises the best that small, local schools have to offer. Our teachers are very experienced, continually striving to provide students with a state-of-the-art education. Our broad and deep curriculum allows students to extend and build on their knowledge in a safe and caring learning environment. Our classroom sizes are kept small, allowing teachers to provide individualised attention to students and differentiation to the curriculum.

Our school vision and purpose reflect our Motto, Nature, Culture, Future: local school, global perspective. We want Walpole PS students to be critical thinkers and life-long learners who can adapt to an ever-changing world. We hope to provide them with the social skills to be tolerant, accepting and collaborative while also striving for personal best.

Find out more about our school by visiting Schools Online.

The Role

As an Education Assistant - Special Needs you will, under teacher direction, assist in education programs and in promoting a supportive and inclusive learning environment. The successful applicant will assist the teacher 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. Using your excellent interpersonal and communication skills, you will collaborate with teachers and other colleagues to create an inclusive education program that accommodates the n…