Education Assistant - Special Needs

Arbor Grove Primary School · Ellenbrook, WA

Employment

Full time/Part time, Permanent or Temporary

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Government

Teaching level

Primary

Closing date

2 September 2026

11 days remaining

Posted 19 Aug 2026

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About Arbor Grove Primary School

School type

Co-educational

Year range

K-6

School staff (FTE)

49.8

32 teaching · 17.8 non-teaching

Students per teacher

17:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

544

Indigenous students

14%

Language other than English

33%

Girls vs boys

287 girls · 257 boys

53%
47%

Socio-educational background

Around the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

Source: ACARA My School data

Role description


We are seeking to establish a pool of Education Assistants - Special Needs 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.

Arbor Grove Primary School's dedicated and highly qualified staff are focussed on achieving strong social, emotional and academic outcomes for students. We offer a caring and nurturing learning environment. Students at our school are respectful, resilient and self-disciplined - they value learning. Our teams are avid lifelong learners with high expectations - in terms of both student learning and their behaviour.

Find out more about our school by visiting Home - Arbor Grove Primary School or Schools Online

The Role

As Special Needs Education Assistants, suitable applicants will, under teacher direction, assist with educational programs and promote a supportive and inclusive learning environment. Education assistants will assist teachers in delivering planned education programs to help students reach their full potential by developing their academic, social, emotional, and physical skills, including computer and digital technology operations. Within this role, suitable applicants 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.

Ideally, suitable applicants would have a high level of interpersonal skills and work collaboratively with staff members to meet the …

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