Education Assistant - Special Needs

Employment

Full time/Part time, Permanent or Temporary

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Government

Teaching level

Primary

Closing date

12 October 2026

31 days remaining

Posted 10 Sep 2026

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About South Kalgoorlie Primary School

School type

Co-educational

Year range

K-6

School staff (FTE)

35.5

18.8 teaching · 16.7 non-teaching

Students per teacher

18.6:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

350

Indigenous students

18%

Language other than English

32%

Girls vs boys

168 girls · 182 boys

48%
52%

Socio-educational background

Below the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

Source: ACARA My School data

Role description


We are seeking to establish a pool of Education Assistants – 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.

At South Kalgoorlie Primary School (PS), we value and recognise the diversity of our students and each of their individual needs. We strive to enable each student to achieve their personal best and to ensure that they are challenged and engaged in all parts of the learning process. We are an Independent Public School embedded in the dynamic South Kalgoorlie community where new things are always happening and great things are celebrated.

Find out more about our school by visiting southkalgoorlieps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

Join our team as an Education Assistant - Special Needs 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 education programs, including the use of computers and digital technologies, and will be responsible for implementing individual student or small group programs or demonstrations. Additionally, you will provide feedback on education and therapy programs and will participate in the evaluation process.

This is a rewarding role that will allow you to make a real difference in the l…

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