Education Assistant - Special Needs
Employment
Full time/Part time, Permanent or Temporary
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
24 September 2026
Posted 9 Sep 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Burns Beach Primary School
School type
Co-educational
Year range
K-6
School staff (FTE)
61.8
26.3 teaching · 35.5 non-teaching
Students per teacher
16.2:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
425
Indigenous students
2%
Language other than English
20%
Girls vs boys
207 girls · 218 boys
Socio-educational background
Above the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Applicants from the previous process IPS/SS1003495 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 2027 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Located in the highly sought-after coastal suburb of Burns Beach, Burns Beach Primary School (PS) opened its doors to students from Kindergarten to Year 6 in 2022. Our contemporary facilities and beautifully landscaped grounds provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for learning.
At Burns Beach PS, we place a strong emphasis on every child feeling safe, valued and connected. Our students are known and supported by staff and develop a genuine sense of belonging with their classmates and within the wider school community. Our pastoral care approach supports the social and emotional wellbeing of every student.
Students are at the heart of everything we do.
We are committed to excellence in student achievement, continuous improvement and creating classrooms where students feel supported, challenged and inspired to thrive. Our staff are passionate educators who deliver high-quality, explicit teaching, differentiate to meet the diverse needs of learners and hold high expectations for every student, inspiring heads, hearts and hands.
At Burns Beach PS, we value Education Assistants who are connected to students, staff and families, caring in their interactions and support, curious about how they can best me…