Education Assistant - Special Needs
Employment
Full time/Part time, Permanent or Temporary
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Closing date
7 September 2026
Posted 17 Aug 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
87.6
49 teaching · 38.6 non-teaching
Students per teacher
16.3:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
799
Indigenous students
10%
Language other than English
10%
Girls vs boys
405 girls · 394 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
We are seeking to establish a pool of Education Assistant - Special Needs for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2027 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
John Tonkin College, stands as a pillar of public education in the heart of Mandurah, fostering a nurturing learning environment that inspires students to strive for excellence. Named after John Tonkin, one of Australia's longest-serving politicians, our college embodies his values of fair play, hard work, tolerance, and quality education.
Our mission, 'We Believe, We Empower, We Succeed,' underscores our commitment to excellence in teaching. We challenge and support our staff and students to reach their potential, guided by our core values of Respect, Excellence, and Commitment.
Find out more about our school by visiting John Tonkin College or Schools Online.
The Role
As a Special Needs Education Assistant, you will work under the direction of teaching staff to support the delivery of educational programs and contribute to a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.
Education Assistants support teachers in implementing planned programs that enable students to develop their academic skills, social and emotional capabilities, physical skills and digital and technological literacy. The role will also involve providing feedback on student progress and contributing to the review and evaluation of individual education and support programs.
We are seeking applicants with strong interpersonal skills who can wo…