Education Assistant - Special Needs
Employment
Full time/Part time, Permanent or Temporary
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Closing date
9 September 2026
Posted 28 Aug 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout 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
Socio-educational background
Below the Australian average
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…