Education Assistant - Special Needs

South Hedland Primary School · South Hedland, WA

Employment

Full time, Permanent

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Government

Teaching level

Primary

Closing date

9 October 2026

15 days remaining

Posted 23 Sep 2026

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About 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

55%
45%

Socio-educational background

Well below the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

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…

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