Education Assistant - Special Needs

Malibu School · Safety Bay, WA

Employment

Full time/Part time, Permanent or Temporary

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Government

Closing date

2 October 2026

14 days remaining

Posted 17 Sep 2026

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About 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

25%
75%

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/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…

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