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

10 days remaining

Posted 24 Aug 2026

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About South Halls Head Primary School

School type

Co-educational

Year range

K-6

School staff (FTE)

53.3

32.1 teaching · 21.2 non-teaching

Students per teacher

19.6:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

629

Indigenous students

5%

Language other than English

15%

Girls vs boys

321 girls · 308 boys

51%
49%

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 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.

South Halls Head Primary School’s aim is to work closely with our community to provide an outstanding educational experience for our students. We strongly believe in success for all students, as we develop the 'whole child'- academically, socially, emotionally, creatively and physically. Students strive to achieve, as we encourage them to take risks, to accept challenges and to learn from their mistakes.

Our motto 'My School, My Future, Our Village' informs the direction of our school vision. As an Independent Public School, we select exemplary staff to fit with our future directions. We are passionate about education and set high expectations for both staff and students. The innovative and evidence based instructional approaches utilised by our school demonstrate that every student has the potential to be a high achiever, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities or personal circumstances.

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

The Role

Special Needs Education Assistants at South Halls Head Primary should work collaboratively with teachers, school staff, families and external agencies to support student engagement, wellbeing and learning outcomes. Suitable applicants would support students with complex learning, behavioural, social and emotional needs within incl…

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