Education Assistant - Special Needs

Employment

Full time/Part time, Permanent or Temporary

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Government

Teaching level

Secondary

Closing date

28 August 2026

13 days remaining

Posted 14 Aug 2026

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About Newman Senior High School

School type

Co-educational

Year range

7-12

School staff (FTE)

50.6

31 teaching · 19.6 non-teaching

Students per teacher

11.5:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

357

Indigenous students

26%

Language other than English

40%

Girls vs boys

170 girls · 187 boys

48%
52%

Socio-educational background

Below the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

Source: ACARA My School data

Role description


We are seeking to establish a pool of Special Needs Education Assistants (EAs) 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 2, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Newman Senior High School (SHS) is the jewel in the Iron Heart of the Pilbara. Our staff are committed to supporting every student to make exceptional progress, enjoy learning and be motivated by The Newman Way’ - our school values of Care and Compassion, Respect and Responsibility.

Our school is fortunate to receive strong support from the Newman community and local industry. This includes the Pilbara Education Partnership with BHP, the Follow the Dream program and partnerships with local businesses that provide workplace learning and school -based traineeship opportunities for our students.

Find out more about Newman SHS by visiting www.newmanshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

Special Needs EAs assist teachers in delivering planned education programs and encouraging a supportive and inclusive learning environment. This includes the operation of computers and digital technologies, and implementation of individual student or small group programs or demonstrations.

EAs have the opportunity to provide feedback when required on education and therapy programs and participate in the evaluation process relating to student progress. The ability to assist with the general health and wellbeing of students is highly regarded.

Suitable applicants will ideally be flexible and expe…

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