Education Assistant - Special Needs
Employment
Full time/Part time, Permanent or Temporary
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
4 September 2026
Posted 21 Aug 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout East Waikiki Primary School
School type
Co-educational
Year range
K-6
School staff (FTE)
36.8
24.2 teaching · 12.6 non-teaching
Students per teacher
15.9:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
385
Indigenous students
17%
Language other than English
22%
Girls vs boys
185 girls · 200 boys
Socio-educational background
Below the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Applicants from the previous process SS/SS1063957 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 1, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
East Waikiki Primary School is in the suburb of Cooloongup in the seaside City of Rockingham, approximately 45 kilometres south of Perth. The school zone is encompassed within Ennis Avenue, Grange Drive, Goongarrie Drive, Read Street and Gnangara Drive.
Find out more about our school by visiting eastwaikikips.wa.edu.au 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 also provide feedback when required on education and therapy programs and participate in the evaluation process relating to student progress. The ability to assist with the general health and wellbeing of students is desired.
Suitable applicants will ideally possess strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills which will be used to develop and promote the school’s values, ethos and priorities across the school community. You will ideally be compassionate and able to work collaboratively to implement documented plans.
Suitable applicants should possess the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with staff, students and teachers. You sh…