Education Assistant - Special Needs

Karratha Primary School · Karratha, WA

Employment

Full time/Part time, Permanent or Temporary

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Government

Teaching level

Primary

Closing date

14 September 2026

20 days remaining

Posted 24 Aug 2026

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About Karratha Primary School

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

50%
50%

Socio-educational background

Below 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 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…

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