Education Assistant - Special Needs

Employment

Full time/Part time, Permanent or Temporary

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Government

Closing date

7 September 2026

13 days remaining

Posted 24 Aug 2026

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About Riverside Education Support Centre

School type

Co-educational

Year range

K-6

School staff (FTE)

47

19.4 teaching · 27.6 non-teaching

Students per teacher

4.2:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

82

Indigenous students

13%

Language other than English

10%

Girls vs boys

20 girls · 62 boys

24%
76%

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 Education Assistant - Special Needs 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.

Riverside Education Support Centre (ESC) is a centre of excellence for the education and advancement of students from Kindergarten to Year 6 with specific learning difficulties. The school takes pride in the achievements of their students, the support and involvement of community, and the high-quality teaching and care offered by the professional education team.

Suitable applicants would join a friendly supportive school that has seen a growth in student numbers and is the school of choice for many parents and staff alike.

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

The Role

Under limited supervision, Education Assistants would provide support and advice to schools and teachers on the management program of students at risk under supervision of the Psychologist in Charge or relevant professional. Suitable applicants would maintain records regarding implementation of behaviour management plans to assess how educational programs fit in with the overall educational outcomes of the student.

Suitable applicants would provide classroom, school, and community central support to enable the delivery of high-quality students-focused learning programs. Applicants with previous experience, knowledge and understanding of health and physical disabilities in students and adolescents are hi…

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