Education Assistant - Special Needs
Employment
Full time/Part time, Permanent or Temporary
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Closing date
26 October 2026
Posted 22 Sep 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Duncraig Senior High School
School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
178.8
121.6 teaching · 57.2 non-teaching
Students per teacher
15.2:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
1,851
Indigenous students
1%
Language other than English
18%
Girls vs boys
904 girls · 947 boys
Socio-educational background
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 2026 school year and up to the end of Term 3, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Duncraig Senior High School caters for students from Year 7 to Year 12 and provides a caring, engaging and supportive learning community, which fosters a culture of excellence to produce resilient, life-long learners in a rapidly changing world. The School is well known within the community for being an inclusive and caring education institution with a very supportive and active Parents and Citizens Association and School Board. We believe positive relationships are the key to success in individual ownership of leaning in striving for personal best in the celebration of excellence. The school motto 'CARE ENGAGE EXCEL' is recognised by the community and used as a common language across the school:
CARE - We value respect for ourselves and others, show empathy, are inclusive and build positive relationships.
ENGAGE - We learn through connection, participation, contribution, and self-reflection.
EXCEL - We set goals, maintain high expectations and embrace challenges that allow us to be the best version of ourselves.
Find out more about our school by visiting duncraigshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
As a Special Needs Education Assistant you will, under teacher direction, assist in the education programs and in promoting a supportive and inclusive learning environment. Educat…