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 24 Aug 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout 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
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
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…