Education Assistant - Special Needs

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.

At Kalamunda Secondary Education Support Centre (KSESC) every student in our community is known and valued for their individuality. Working together we create a safe, supportive and positive learning environment, where relationships are based on mutual trust and respect.  We achieve this through neurodiverse affirming practices.  Our staff value and accept each student as an individual, addressing their needs without bias, respecting that behaviour is communicating a need and working with them to support and assist in the regulation, creating a safe learning environment.

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

The Role

As an Special Needs Education Assistant you will ideally possess the knowledge and skills to assist the teacher with the effective implementation, delivery, and assessment of planned education programs for secondary students, with an intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder, sensory impairments, physical disabilities or severe mental health disorders in Years 7 through to 12.

As KSESC caters for students with a wide range of disabilities, it is desirable for suitable applicants to have experience working with students with diverse learning needs. You will ideally apply knowledge of techniques, skills and relevant principles and practices for stu…