Education Assistant - Special Needs

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.

Leda Primary School (PS) was established in 1992 and is located in Leda, a suburb of Kwinana, approximately 40 kilometres south of Perth. The school became an Independent Public School (IPS) in 2014, allowing for more autonomy and the establishment of a School Board to represent the community and oversee the Governance of the school. Our school maintains strong links to Leda Education Support Centre which is situated onsite and caters for students with special needs.

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

The Role

Suitable applicants will ideally have a high level of interpersonal skills to enable them to work collaboratively with staff members to meet the needs of students. You should possess the knowledge and experience of working with students with a range of disabilities and learning difficulties and the ability to support student growth, both academically and socially, within the classroom setting.

Suitable applicants will assist teaching staff in the delivery of planned education programs and in promoting a supportive and inclusive learning environment. You would work under general supervision or autonomously and contribute advice and expertise, collaborating with school community members to support student achievement. You should be c…