Education Assistant - Special Needs

Employment

Full time/Part time, Permanent or Temporary

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Government

Closing date

25 September 2026

14 days remaining

Posted 10 Sep 2026

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About 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

24%
76%

Socio-educational background

Around the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

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…

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