Education Assistant - Special Needs

Lesmurdie Primary School · Lesmurdie, WA

Employment

Full time/Part time, Permanent or Temporary

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Government

Teaching level

Primary

Closing date

31 August 2026

17 days remaining

Posted 13 Aug 2026

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About Lesmurdie Primary School

Enrolment

304

Total students

50%

Boys

50%

Girls

Staffing

18.0

Teaching FTE

11.1

Non-teaching FTE

ICSEA

1,049

ICSEA value

68th percentile · Average SES

Diversity

14%

EAL/D Background

3%

Indigenous students

Source: ACARA My School data

Role description


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.

Lesmurdie Primary School is an Independent Public School catering for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Established in 1920, it is located in the picturesque bush of the Darling Ranges on the outskirts of Perth. We have a strong tradition of an engaged, connected school community and positive partnerships with parents and carers. The school values these relationships and seeks to strengthen and expand these connections.

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

The Role

As a Special Needs Education Assistant, suitable applicants will under teacher direction, assist in the education programs and in promoting a supportive and inclusive learning environment. Education assistants will assist teachers in the delivery of planned education programs to assist students to reach their full potential through the development of their academic, social, emotional, and physical skills including the operation of computers and digital technologies. Within this role you would provide feedback when required on education and therapy programs and participate in the evaluation process relating to the achievement of goals in special education.

Suitable applicants should have a high level of interpersonal skills and work collaboratively with staff members to …

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