Education Assistant - Special Needs

Employment

Full time/Part time, Permanent or Temporary

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Government

Teaching level

Primary

Closing date

11 September 2026

27 days remaining

Posted 14 Aug 2026

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About North Tom Price Primary School

School type

Co-educational

Year range

K-6

School staff (FTE)

33.9

18 teaching · 15.9 non-teaching

Students per teacher

15.3:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

275

Indigenous students

23%

Language other than English

18%

Girls vs boys

140 girls · 135 boys

51%
49%

Socio-educational background

Below the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

Source: ACARA My School data

Role description


Applicants deemed suitable from process IPS/SS1030152 need not apply.

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 1, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

North Tom Price Primary School (PS) is one of two primary schools located at Tom Price in the Pilbara region of WA, approximately 1465km from Perth. The school has attractive grounds which adjoin the local oval and is surrounded by the nearby ranges of the picturesque Hamersley Ranges.

The renowned Karijini National Park is a short drive away providing a picturesque recreational area to visit and enjoy.The school has approximately 280 students from Kindergarten to Year Six. Our students come from all over the world including Australia, New Zealand, Philippines and Thailand.

North Tom Price PS is a wonderful school community as students, staff and parents work together to create a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students to thrive. Our school has earned a positive reputation for the safe and nurturing environment we provide, and has a strong ethos of being a warm, caring and friendly community where every child is treated as a valued individual.

Find out more about our school by visiting North Tom Price PS or Schools Online.

The Role

Suitable applicants will assist teaching staff in the delivery of planned education programs and in promoting a supportive and inclusive learning environment. You will …

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