Education Assistant - Special Needs
Employment
Full time/Part time, Permanent or Temporary
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Closing date
2 October 2026
Posted 17 Sep 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Malibu School
School type
Co-educational
Year range
K-12
School staff (FTE)
84.8
21 teaching · 63.8 non-teaching
Students per teacher
5.4:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
114
Indigenous students
21%
Language other than English
12%
Girls vs boys
28 girls · 86 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Suitable applicants from previous process IPS/SS1048807 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 1, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Malibu School is an education support Kindergarten to year 12 school located in Safety Bay as a part of the South Metropolitan Education Region for students with intellectual and/or physical disability.
Find out more about our school by visiting malibuschool.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
Suitable applicants should be willing to work with all year levels, able to collaborate with colleagues and support the positive management of complex health conditions, personal hygiene and acts of daily living.
Knowledge and understanding of facilitating learning for students with autism, intellectual and/or physical disabilities is highly desirable in this role. Working experience with a range of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems, visual supports, Trauma Informed Practices and Positive Behaviour Support approaches, Team Teach strategies and effective support for students’ sensory regulation, challenging behaviour and toileting support are highly desirable, as is knowledge of Award Scheme Development Accreditation Network (ASDAN) programs.
Suitable applicants will ideally be required to regularly collaborate in the review of individual, class or whole-school programs and practices to inform imp…