Education Assistant - Special Needs
Employment
Full time/Part time, Permanent or Temporary
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
18 September 2026
Posted 29 Aug 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout South Bunbury Primary School
School type
Co-educational
Year range
K-6
School staff (FTE)
40.5
21.6 teaching · 18.9 non-teaching
Students per teacher
18.2:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
393
Indigenous students
6%
Language other than English
28%
Girls vs boys
194 girls · 199 boys
Socio-educational background
Around 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 2027 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
South Bunbury Primary School (PS) was established in 1913 and has a highly regarded history of providing quality education to generations of families. The South Bunbury Campus is located on the traditional lands of the Noongar Wardandi people, and we acknowledge and respect the contribution they make to the education of everyone in our school community.
At South Bunbury PS, we believe in unlocking every child’s unique learning potential by providing the tool kit for them to leap with confidence. Success for our students means embracing challenges with curiosity and resilience to achieve academically, socially and emotionally. As a school that aspires to meet the needs of every student, we prioritise consistent evidence-based teaching practices, inclusive learning environments and a culture of collaboration.
Our Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) approach is grounded in high expectations for student behaviour and the belief that positive behaviours must be consistently modelled, explicitly taught and reinforced. Through the collaborative efforts of our PBS and Student Support teams, we ensure that teachers are equipped with the skills and resources needed to foster engagement and help every student reach their full potential.
Our school shares the campus with South Bunbury Education Support Centre, providing an oppo…