Education Assistant - Special Needs
Employment
Full time/Part time, Permanent or Temporary
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
23 October 2026
Posted 23 Sep 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
K-6
School staff (FTE)
37.2
16.3 teaching · 20.9 non-teaching
Students per teacher
15.7:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
256
Indigenous students
16%
Language other than English
24%
Girls vs boys
125 girls · 131 boys
Socio-educational background
Below 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 year and up to the end of Term 2, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Students who belong (dandjoo), learn (kaadatj), and achieve (woola), that is Hillman Primary School's commitment to our students and community. We continually strive to be the best learning community we can be, where our students develop a strong sense of belonging and where excellence in learning and achievement is at the core.
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The Role
As a Special Needs Education Assistant, suitable applicants will assist teachers in delivering planned education programs and supporting a supportive and inclusive learning environment for students.
Education Assistant will assist teachers in the delivery of planned education programs to assist students to reach their full potential through the development of their academic, social and physical skills.
Suitable applicants should have a high level of interpersonal skills and work collaboratively with staff members to meet the needs of students. Applicants will ideally possess the knowledge and experience of working with students with a range of disabilities and the ability to support student growth, both academically and socially, within the classroom setting.
Under teacher direction, suitable applicants will assist in delivering specialised education and therapy programs, including occu…