Education Assistant - Special Needs
Employment
Full time/Part time, Permanent or Temporary
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
19 October 2026
Posted 25 Sep 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Honeywood Primary School
School type
Co-educational
Year range
K-6
School staff (FTE)
69.9
38.9 teaching · 31 non-teaching
Students per teacher
17.4:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
678
Indigenous students
3%
Language other than English
35%
Girls vs boys
337 girls · 341 boys
Socio-educational background
Around 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 school year and up to the end of Term 1, 2028. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Honeywood Primary School has built a proud reputation for our very positive and welcoming atmosphere, our common-sense approach, and our determination to provide quality learning experiences for our children; a reputation founded on hard work and collaboration with our community. We strive to ensure our children enjoy a quality learning environment that provides for fun and playful, yet accountable learning.
As a growing school community, we are experiencing an increasing need for skilled and passionate Special Needs Education Assistants to support students with a diverse range of learning, behavioural and complex needs. We are particularly interested in applicants who bring energy, experience, initiative and a genuine commitment to supporting student success. Experience working in Early Childhood settings and supporting students with complex behaviours will also be highly regarded.
Find out more about our school by visiting honeywoodps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
As a Special Needs Education Assistant, you will ideally assist in education programs and promote a supportive, inclusive and engaging learning environment. Education Assistants work closely with teachers to deliver planned learning programs, enabling students to reach their full potential through the developme…