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
Posted 10 Sep 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout 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
Socio-educational background
Below the Australian average
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…