Education Assistant - Special Needs

Applicants from the previous process IPS/SS1020664 who were assessed as suitable are not required to reapply.

Kensington Secondary School (SS) is seeking to establish a pool of Education Assistants - Special Needs 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 3, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Kensington SS’s ethos is to prepare student’s for life beyond school.

We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, individualised education in an environment that is welcoming, supportive and appropriately challenging. We hold high expectations for every student and are committed to ensuring all young people have access to meaningful learning opportunities that promote engagement, achievement, independence and personal growth. Through evidence-based practice, innovative programs and strong collaborative partnerships, we support students with exceptional needs to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence required for successful participation in their communities and fulfilling lives beyond school.

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The Role

As a Special Needs Education Assistant at Kensington SS, you will ideally:

• Have a positive and enthusiastic attitude
• Thrive when working within a team of
• Understand students with disabilities and how they learn.
• Support the implementation of AAC systems to enhance student participation, communication, learning and independence.
• Implement Positive Behaviour …