Education Assistant - Special Needs

Employment

Full time/Part time, Permanent or Temporary

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Government

Closing date

7 September 2026

15 days remaining

Posted 21 Aug 2026

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About Mount Hawthorn Education Support Centre

School type

Co-educational

Year range

K-6

School staff (FTE)

23.9

6.6 teaching · 17.3 non-teaching

Students per teacher

4.2:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

28

Indigenous students

7%

Language other than English

56%

Girls vs boys

12 girls · 16 boys

43%
57%

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 Special Needs Education Assistants (SNEA) 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.

Mount Hawthorn Education Support Centre is currently located at the Mount Hawthorn Primary School site and will be relocating to the Lake Monger Primary School site in Semester 2, 2027. The centre is founded on a strong commitment to high expectations, consistency and excellence in teaching and learning. The centre aims to provide an alternative learning environment for students with special needs. We aim to promote and develop students' educational, physical and social skills while increasing independence and knowledge in preparation for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of their future.

Find out more about our school by visiting mounthawthornesc.com.au or Schools Online.

The Role

Under the direction of the teacher, suitable applicants will ideally utilise a range of skills which will include the use of explicit teaching, TEACCH, Direct Instruction, Team Teach, Key Word Sign and AAC. A sound knowledge of Information and communication technology (ICT) will be highly regarded, as computers and iPads are integral across all learning areas. Experience in supporting positive behaviour and functional skill development is desirable.

Suitable applicants will ideally have the knowledge and experience to work with students with one or more of the following:

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