Education Assistant - Special Needs
Employment
Full time/Part time, Permanent or Temporary
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
8 September 2026
Posted 1 Sep 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Paraburdoo Primary School
School type
Co-educational
Year range
K-6
School staff (FTE)
27.7
14.9 teaching · 12.8 non-teaching
Students per teacher
12.4:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
185
Indigenous students
30%
Language other than English
25%
Girls vs boys
87 girls · 98 boys
Socio-educational background
Well below the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Applicants from the previous process IPS/SS1032976 who were assessed as suitable are not required to reapply.
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 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.
At Paraburdoo Primary School (PS), our purpose is to ensure every child is provided with every opportunity every day to develop the skills and knowledge they need to become resilient, well balanced and successful individuals who contribute positively to society throughout their lives.
Paraburdoo PS caters for approximately 200 students from Kindergarten to Year 6 in the Shire of Ashburton. As the only school in town, our enrolments fluctuate with the mining industry, contributing to a vibrant and diverse community. We proudly embrace families from across Australia and from a range of cultural backgrounds, creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.paraburdooprimaryschool.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
Join our team as a Special Needs Education Assistant and support the Department's objective of teaching and learning for students with special needs. You will assist in the implementation of specialised education programs such as occupational therapy, speech therapy and physiotherapy, helping to ensure that students receive the best possible education.
You will work closely with teachers to deliver planned edu…