Education Assistant - Special Needs
Employment
Part time, Permanent
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
8 September 2026
Posted 26 Aug 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
K-6
School staff (FTE)
45.8
27.4 teaching · 18.4 non-teaching
Students per teacher
15.1:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
413
Indigenous students
15%
Language other than English
27%
Girls vs boys
199 girls · 214 boys
Socio-educational background
Below the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
We currently have the following positions available, commencing Term 4, 2026
- One (1) - permanent part-time (0.6FTE) position
- One (1) - permanent part-time (0.4FTE) position
Calista Primary School is an Independent Public School in the City of Kwinana, with approximately 420 students from Kindergarten to Year 6. We believe that strong relationships are key to educational success and that every student matters every day. At Calista, our purpose is to provide a safe, aspiring, inclusive and lifelong learning environment, where every student can reach their potential.
If you want to work as part of committed team, then Calista Primary School is the place to come.
Find out more about our school by visiting Calista Primary School or Schools Online.
The Role
Join our team as an Education Assistant - Special Needs and support the Department's objective of teaching and learning for students with special needs. You will ideally assist in the implementation of specialised education programs and plans, such as occupational therapy, speech therapy and physiotherapy, helping to ensure that students receive the best possible education, as well as provide targeted intervention to give our students the chance to reach their full potential.
You will work closely with teachers to deliver planned education programs, including the use of computers and digital technologies, and will ideally be responsible for implementing individual student or small group programs and intervention. Additionally, you will provide feedback on education and therapy programs and will participate in the evaluation proces…