Education Assistant - Special Needs

Coolbellup Learning Centre · Coolbellup, WA

Employment

Full time/Part time, Permanent or Temporary

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Government

Closing date

9 October 2026

42 days remaining

Posted 26 Aug 2026

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About Coolbellup Learning Centre

School type

Co-educational

Year range

K-6

School staff (FTE)

34.6

10.4 teaching · 24.2 non-teaching

Students per teacher

5.6:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

58

Indigenous students

22%

Language other than English

23%

Girls vs boys

10 girls · 48 boys

17%
83%

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.

Coolbellup Learning Centre is an Education Support school that provides specialist teaching and learning programs for children with disabilities and other high support needs. Catering for children from Kindergarten to Year 6, we provide tailored individualised educational programs for children with diverse needs such as intellectual disability, Autism, Down Syndrome and Cerebral Palsy.

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

The Role

Suitable applicants will, under teacher direction, assist in the implementation of specialised education programs. You will also provide feedback on education and therapy programs and participate in the evaluation process relating to the achievement of goals in special education.

We are seeking high-quality and ideally qualified Education Assistants who are enthusiastic and dedicated to teaching and supporting students with Autism, intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory impairment, and challenging behaviours.

Applicants with a Certificate 3 or 4 in Special Needs and experience working in an education support specific setting are highly desirable. Applicants should be able to work with a range of student cohorts, including homogenous ability groups and cross-set multi-age groups.

Experience in managing difficult…

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