Education Assistant - Special Needs

Employment

Full time/Part time, Permanent or Temporary

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Government

Closing date

9 September 2026

12 days remaining

Posted 28 Aug 2026

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About Avonvale Education Support Centre

School type

Co-educational

Year range

K-12

School staff (FTE)

25.8

7.5 teaching · 18.3 non-teaching

Students per teacher

5.3:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

40

Indigenous students

20%

Language other than English

100%

Girls vs boys

6 girls · 34 boys

15%
85%

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 during the 2026 school year and up to the end of Term 1, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Avonvale Education Support Centre caters for approximately 45 students from Kindergarten to Year 12. Our specialised facilities are split across two campuses with early intervention and primary school students located at Avonvale Primary School, and secondary students located at Northam Senior High School.

Our whole school planning ensures the quality of our program delivery is comprehensive and current.

Our students are provided with individual education plans that cater to their strengths and needs. All our students learn the Western Australian Curriculum (with the necessary adjustments and modifications) which allows them to participate in age-appropriate lessons and activities.

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

The Role

Suitable applicants will assist teaching staff in the delivery of planned education programs and in promoting a supportive and inclusive learning environment. Suitable applicants should also provide feedback when required on education and therapy programs and participate in the evaluation process relating to student progress. The ability to assist with the general health and wellbeing of students is desired.

Suitable applicants will ideally possess strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills whic…

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