Education Assistant - Special Needs
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
9 October 2026
Posted 23 Sep 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout South Hedland Primary School
School type
Co-educational
Year range
K-6
School staff (FTE)
31.9
17.2 teaching · 14.7 non-teaching
Students per teacher
15.4:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
265
Indigenous students
54%
Language other than English
58%
Girls vs boys
146 girls · 119 boys
Socio-educational background
Well below the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
This is a permanent full-time position commencing as soon as possible
South Hedland Primary School (PS) is seeking a highly motivated and passionate individual to join their team as a Education Assistant - Special Needs (EA-SN). Previous experience is highly desirable. The successful applicant will need to have the appropriate qualifications, Certificate IV in Education Support (or equivalent), or be actively working towards obtaining this Certificate.
South Hedland PS is an Independent Public School, proudly catering to a diverse student population of approximately 240 students, with 53% identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. Our school is well-regarded within the community for its strong sense of care and connection, providing a highly supportive learning environment built on positive relationships.
At South Hedland PS, we are committed to improving outcomes for every child through high-quality teaching, strong relationships and consistent whole-school approaches. Our improvement agenda is centred on literacy, numeracy, engagement, attendance and behaviour, underpinned by a belief that every student can succeed when provided with explicit, evidence-informed instruction.
Find out more about our school by visiting Schools Online or South Hedland Primary School.
The Role
As an EA-SN, the successful applicant will ideally possess the knowledge and experience of working with students with a range of disabilities and learning difficulties, as well as the ability to support student growth, both academically and socially, within the classroom setting. You should display a…