Education Assistant - Special Needs

Applicants from the previous process IPS/SS1059148 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.

At Burbridge School, our specialist team of education support teachers and education assistants provide diverse, innovative and specifically tailored learning programs for students in Kindergarten to Year 12 with special needs. Situated 15 km north of Perth in Koondoola, the school shares a site with the Koondoola Primary School. We also have a satellite class in the primary school which provides opportunities for students of both schools to engage in inclusive learning programs.

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

The Role

Under limited guidance, the Special Needs Education Assistant provides support and advice to schools and teachers on the management program of students at risk under supervision of the Psychologist in Charge or relevant professional. Suitable applicants will design, implement and record behaviour management plans in consultation with teachers in order to assess how educational programs fit in with the overall educational outcomes of the student.

The ideal applicants should display good written and oral communication skills, including report writing and the ability to effectively interact with students wi…