Education Assistant - Special Needs
Employment
Full time/Part time, Permanent or Temporary
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
14 September 2026
Posted 24 Aug 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
K-6
School staff (FTE)
35.5
19.9 teaching · 15.6 non-teaching
Students per teacher
13.5:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
268
Indigenous students
25%
Language other than English
31%
Girls vs boys
134 girls · 134 boys
Socio-educational background
Below 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 in the 2026 school year and up until Term 1, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
We currently have the following positions available, commencing as soon as possible, which we hope to fill from this process:
- 2 x permanent full-time position
- 1 x fixed-term full-time position
Our School
If you are motivated, committed and nurturing with a strong desire to make a difference in the lives of students with disabilities, Karratha Primary School (PS) encourages you to apply to their dynamic team.
Karratha PS is an inclusive mainstream school with an endorsed Education Support program for students with additional needs. As part of a collaborative and inclusive learning environment, you will play an integral part in both an Education Support program that caters for students with high educational needs, as well as supporting students in need within the context of mainstream classrooms.
Our Education Support program is fluid and dynamic, specialising in education for students with additional educational needs who require substantial teaching and learning adjustments. Opportunities are also provided for students to be exposed to a range of mainstream integration experiences, appropriate to their level of development.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.karrathaps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
Karratha PS is seeking committed and passionate applicants who are dedicate…