Education Assistant - Special Needs

This is a 3 month fixed term, part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing Term 4, 2026 with possible extension and/or permanency

Spearwood Alternative School (SAS) has a student population of just under 100 students ranging from kindergarten to Year 6. Rather than a geographical boundary, families are attracted based on their resonance with the ethos of the school - Education Through Community: Community Through Education.

The grounds of SAS are extensive including 'wild' areas for kids' play and productive, edible gardens - living classrooms. A comprehensive curriculum has been constructed with a focus on Education for Sustainability and issues of social activism. Learner centred learning facilitated by passionate, talented teachers working democratically with citizens of the school community ensures a vibrant, exciting learning program with children's wonder and curiosity extended through scaffolded learning, thinking frameworks and considered pedagogical approaches. 

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

The Role

As an Education Assistant you will, under teacher direction, assist in the implementation of specialised education programs and maintain a supportive, inclusive education program to meet the specific needs of students.

The successful applicant should display a commitment to working collaboratively and building positive relationships with students, parents, staff and the wider community.

The successful applicant will ideally have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be versatile with the ability to work w…