Education Assistant - Special Needs

Employment

Full time/Part time, Permanent or Temporary

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Government

Closing date

24 August 2026

13 days remaining

Posted 10 Aug 2026

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About Wirrabirra Education Support Centre

Enrolment

67

Total students

76%

Boys

24%

Girls

Staffing

8.4

Teaching FTE

30.0

Non-teaching FTE

ICSEA

965

ICSEA value

31st percentile · Average SES

Diversity

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…

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