Education Assistant - Special Needs

Applicants from the previous process IPS/SS994348 who were assessed as suitable are not required to reapply.

Kensington Secondary School (SS) is seeking to establish a pool of Education Assistants - Special Needs 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.

Kensington SS’s ethos is to prepare our young people for life beyond school.

We pride ourselves in being able to provide quality education to all our students in an environment that is welcoming, supportive and challenging. We work with a clear purpose to provide the best opportunities for young people with disabilities. Our programs are designed specifically to meet the individual needs of all students and to attain the best possible outcomes that prepare our young people for life beyond schooling.

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The Role

As a Special Needs Education Assistant at Kensington SS, you will ideally:

• Have a positive and enthusiastic attitude
• Thrive when working within a team of Education Assistants
• Understand students with disabilities and how they learn
• Understand AAC and can support students communication needs
• Understand Positive Behaviour Supports
• Share our vision for preparing our students for a happy and successful life, beyond school

Suitable applicants should be able to apply techniques, skills and knowledge and relevant principles and practices acquired through previous experience…