Education Assistant - Special Needs

We are seeking to establish a pool of Special Needs Education Assistants for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Our school builds its culture around the five Whole School values of Learning, Respect, Relationships, Independence, and Inclusion. We are a proud Independent Public School with a rich 30-year history of providing successful education. We currently cater to 360 Kindergarten to Year 6 students taught by well-qualified, experienced, and dedicated educators working in partnership with parents to ensure the needs of every child are met.

At Connolly Primary School (PS) we place a strong focus on developing and supporting each child to reach their potential. Catering for students from Kindergarten to Year 6 our students are provided with excellent educational opportunities designed around their individual needs. We offer specialist programs in physical education, science, performing arts (music) and Japanese. Our teaching and support staff are experienced, dedicated and committed to ensuring each child is a successful student. We have high expectations of our students and drive continuous improvement through the adoption of innovative, effective and evidence-based teaching strategies.

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

The Role

Suitable applicants will ideally possess strong people skills and the capacity to positively relate to staff, students and parents. We seek enthusiastic staff who can assist teaching staff in the delivery of planned education programs and in promoting a supportive and productive learning environment. Our staff work under general supervision and autonomously and are required to contribute advice and expertise, actively collaborating with colleagues to support student and whole school achievement.

Suitable applicants should be organised, flexible and committed, and have a broad range of skills and strategies to meet the needs of diverse groups of learners with disability. A visible commitment to enhancing student learning through ongoing reflective practice and engagement in professional learning opportunities is desirable.

As the Education Assistant - Special Needs, you should be highly engaged in the development of student independence through planned and explicit approaches to support their self-management and self-regulation skills. This includes involvement in the development, monitoring and review of student programs and plans. The school follows Positive Behaviour Support approach (PBS) and Restorative Practice a knowledge of these approaches would be advantageous.

Want to know more?

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Rebecca Appleton, Principal, on (08) 6206 3200 or by emailing Rebecca.Appleton@education.wa.edu.au.

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. 

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

To work with us, you must:

• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
• obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
• consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.

Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Application Instructions

Apply online in two easy steps:

Step 1:Select Apply for Job

Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one (1) being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include:

• A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
• A two (2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF.

1. Demonstrated good interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as part of a team in the evaluation of educational programs, including special education and therapy programs where these have been implemented.
2. Demonstrated good organisational skills that will assist in the delivery and development of effective education programs to students and subsequent feedback to teaching professionals or psychologists.

1. Demonstrated knowledge of health and physical disabilities in students and adolescents.
2. Demonstrated ability to assist with general health and well-being of students.

All selection criteria will be assessed throughout the selection process.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.

Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1016915

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 11 March 2026.