Education Assistant - Special Needs
Employment
Full time/Part time, Permanent or Temporary
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Closing date
25 September 2026
Posted 10 Sep 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Gwynne Park Education Support Centre
School type
Co-educational
Year range
K-6
School staff (FTE)
54.4
15.4 teaching · 39 non-teaching
Students per teacher
6.1:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
94
Indigenous students
12%
Language other than English
38%
Girls vs boys
23 girls · 71 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Suitable applicants from previous process IPS/SS1041940 need not 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 2, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Gwynne Park Education Support Centre (ESC) is a school which shares the same campus as the Gwynne Park Primary School in the Armadale suburb of Brookdale. We are an inclusive school, welcoming all students and families, valuing respect for all people, cultures and religions.
The Gwynne Park ESC is a purpose-built school, which opened in 1991 and across the school campus Gwynne Park ESC has ten air-conditioned classrooms. Gwynne Park ESC has a fully equipped functional kitchen, multi-sensory interactive room (Rainbow Room) with accompanying technologies and resources and laundry with ablution facilities.
Find out more about our school by visiting gwynneparkesc.org.au or Schools Online.
The Role
Suitable applicants will ideally be dedicated and compassionate individuals who can work alongside a small team to provide support for a student with complex needs. This role requires patience, adaptability, and a strong commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment. Suitable applicants should work closely with key stakeholders to implement individualised strategies that promote the student’s engagement, well-being, and achievement. Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusting r…