Education Assistant - Special Needs

Parkerville Primary School · Parkerville, WA

Employment

Part time, Temporary

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Government

Teaching level

Primary

Closing date

2 October 2026

10 days remaining

Posted 21 Sep 2026

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About Parkerville Primary School

School type

Co-educational

Year range

K-6

School staff (FTE)

29.2

15.9 teaching · 13.3 non-teaching

Students per teacher

18.1:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

288

Indigenous students

6%

Language other than English

9%

Girls vs boys

135 girls · 153 boys

47%
53%

Socio-educational background

Around the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

Source: ACARA My School data

Role description


This is a 6 month fixed term, part-time (0.8FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2027 with possible extension (12 months) and/or permanency

Established in 1899, Parkerville Primary School has been offering families a quality education for their children for over a century. Growing from a one-roomed building in the heart of Parkerville before moving to the current location in 1962, the school is surrounded by the tranquil Jarrah forests synonymous with the Perth Hills area.

The beautiful bush location of our school gives us the opportunity to connect with the environment, play in nature and take advantage of the research that suggests that children and adults who are surrounded by nature are less stressed. We have 2 dedicated areas for playing in our natural bush setting and those areas also double as outdoor classrooms, capturing the curriculum in context.

Find out more about our school by visiting Parkerville Primary School or Schools Online

The Role

Join our team as a Special Needs Education Assistant and support the Department's objective of teaching and learning for students with special needs. You would 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 should 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 educatio…

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