Teacher - Education Support
Employment
Full time/Part time, Permanent or Temporary
Subject
Support
Sector
Government
Closing date
12 October 2026
Posted 9 Sep 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
K-12
School staff (FTE)
53.4
13.8 teaching · 39.6 non-teaching
Students per teacher
4.6:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
64
Indigenous students
9%
Language other than English
48%
Girls vs boys
22 girls · 42 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
We are seeking to establish a pool of Education Support Teachers 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 3, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Burbridge School is situated 15 km north of Perth in the suburb of Koondoola and provides individualised diverse and innovative learning programs for students in Kindergarten to Year 12.
We cater for students with moderate to severe disabilities and complex, multifaceted support needs. These may include severe autism, intellectual disability, behavioural challenges, physical disabilities, sensory impairments, and significant medical needs, requiring staff who are skilled, compassionate, and committed to inclusive education. All students experience communication difficulties, with most being Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) users. Assistive technologies and intensive adult support are key components of our individualised teaching and learning programs.
Our small class sizes, specialist teachers and education assistants provide targeted support through a differentiated curriculum aligned with the WA Curriculum and ABLEWA. Individual Education Plans are developed collaboratively with families to meet each student’s needs and goals.
Our students benefit from purpose-built, specialist facilities including a hydrotherapy pool, gymnasium, enterprise gardens, library, medical room, kitchen with both regular and switch adapted appliances, light and dark multi-sensory room, and a l…