Education Assistant - Special Needs
Employment
Full time/Part time, Permanent or Temporary
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
12 October 2026
Posted 21 Sep 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout 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
Socio-educational background
Well above the Australian average
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…