Education Assistant - Special Needs
Job Details
Position Type
Teaching and learning
School Type
Primary
Employment Type
Full time/Part time, Permanent or Temporary
Subject Area
General Teaching
Posted Date
February 26, 2026 (7 days ago)
Closing Date
March 11, 2026
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 1, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Arbor Grove Primary School's dedicated and highly qualified staff are focussed on achieving strong social, emotional and academic outcomes for students. We offer a caring and nurturing learning environment. Students at our school are respectful, resilient and self-disciplined - they value learning. Our teams are avid lifelong learners with high expectations - in terms of both student learning and their behaviour.
Find out more about our school by visiting Home - Arbor Grove Primary School or Schools Online
The Role
As Special Needs Education Assistants, suitable applicants will, under teacher direction, assist with educational programs and promote a supportive and inclusive learning environment. Education assistants will assist teachers in delivering planned education programs to help students reach their full potential by developing their academic, social, emotional, and physical skills, including computer and digital technology operations. Within this role, suitable applicants would provide feedback when required on education and therapy programs and participate in the evaluation process relating to the achievement of goals in special education.
Ideally, suitable applicants would have a high level of interpersonal skills and work collaboratively with staff members to meet the ne…