Education Assistant - Special Needs
Employment
Full time/Part time, Permanent or Temporary
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Closing date
24 August 2026
Posted 10 Aug 2026
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67
Total students
76%
Boys
24%
Girls
8.4
Teaching FTE
30.0
Non-teaching FTE
965
ICSEA value
31st percentile · Average SES
54%
EAL/D Background
9%
Indigenous students
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Applicants from the previous process IPS/SS992419 who were assessed as suitable are not required to reapply.
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 3, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Wirrabirra Education Support Centre (ESC) is a welcoming and inclusive school catering for students from Kindergarten to Year 6 with a range of intellectual and physical disabilities and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder. Our dedicated staff provide individualised programs in a safe and supportive environment, ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive. Sharing a campus with Wirrabirra Primary School in Gosnells also enables our students to engage in meaningful integration opportunities with their mainstream peers.
Find out more about our school by visiting Wirrabirra ESC or Schools Online.
The Role
Wirrabirra ESC is committed to providing a learning environment where students are given every opportunity to reach their individual potential. We focus on helping students develop the skills, knowledge, and attitudes they need to become responsible members of a changing society. Values are embedded throughout all aspects of learning, and great care is taken to ensure students learn in the most appropriate environment for their needs.
We are ideally seeking enthusiastic and positive team members who enjoy working in a collaborative and inclusive team. As a Special Needs Educati…