Education Assistant - Special Needs

Nedlands Primary School · Nedlands, WA

Employment

Full time/Part time, Permanent or Temporary

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Government

Teaching level

Primary

Closing date

12 October 2026

20 days remaining

Posted 21 Sep 2026

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About Nedlands Primary School

School type

Co-educational

Year range

K-6

School staff (FTE)

32.9

24.2 teaching · 8.7 non-teaching

Students per teacher

19.5:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

473

Language other than English

62%

Girls vs boys

232 girls · 241 boys

49%
51%

Socio-educational background

Well above the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

Source: ACARA My School data

Role description


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 2027 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Semper Altius, always reaching higher is a lived philosophy at Nedlands Primary School (PS). Excellence in quality teaching and learning guarantees our students 'experience the opportunities' to thrive in every dimension of their personal wellbeing and academic development.

Established in 1913, Nedlands PS has seen many prominent West Australians pass through its ranks, forming just part of our strong history. In addition to the PP - Year 6 program operating on the main school site, the school operates a Kindergarten program off-site at the Nedlands Park Early Learning Centre, about 1km from the main school.

Find out more about our school by visiting www.nedlandsps.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 f…

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