Education Assistant - Special Needs

Employment

Part time, Temporary

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Government

Teaching level

Primary

Closing date

28 August 2026

22 days remaining

Posted 5 Aug 2026

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About North Cottesloe Primary School

Enrolment

348

Total students

52%

Boys

48%

Girls

Staffing

19.7

Teaching FTE

7.4

Non-teaching FTE

ICSEA

1,164

ICSEA value

97th percentile · Higher SES

Diversity

17%

EAL/D Background

Source: ACARA My School data

Role description


This is a 6 month fixed term, part-time (0.8FTE) position commencing Term 4, 2026 with possible extension 12 months and/or permanency

North Cottesloe Primary School (PS) is a public school located in the well established, coastal metropolitan suburb of Cottesloe, within walking distance of the Indian Ocean and the Swan River. Established in 1913, the school has grown and developed over time to become a leading public school with modern facilities and innovative programs.

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

The Role

As an Education Assistant at North Cottesloe PS, you will ideally become part of a collaborative, supportive, and high-performing team committed to raising standards and improving outcomes for all students.

Experience supporting teachers in the delivery of evidence-based intervention programs is highly desirable. This may include working with small groups or individual students using programs such as UFLI, Spelling Mastery, PRIME, Explicit Mathematics Program, MiniLit, and MacqLit.

We are particularly interested in applicants with experience and skills in:

  • Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and proactive evidence based behaviour support strategies.
  • Delivering and supporting functional curricula for students with diverse learning needs.
  • Using augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices and communication supports.
  • Working with the ABLEWA curriculum and assessment framework alongside classroom teachers to plan, implement, and monitor student learning.
  • Supporting students with disability through evidence-based,…

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