Education Assistant - Special Needs

Koorana Primary School · Warnbro, WA

Employment

Full time/Part time, Permanent or Temporary

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Government

Teaching level

Primary

Closing date

16 October 2026

15 days remaining

Posted 30 Sep 2026

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About Koorana Primary School

School type

Co-educational

Year range

K-6

School staff (FTE)

50.1

21.6 teaching · 28.5 non-teaching

Students per teacher

17.5:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

377

Indigenous students

19%

Language other than English

10%

Girls vs boys

177 girls · 200 boys

47%
53%

Socio-educational background

Below the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

Source: ACARA My School data

Role description


We are seeking to establish a pool of Special Needs Education Assistant 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 3, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Koorana Primary School, located in Warnbro, has the privilege of learning together on Binjareb and Whadjuk Nyoongar peoples' land. We are an Independent Public School committed to unlocking the learning potential of every student, ensuring a successful future. Our dedicated staff prioritise high-quality teaching, offering a robust curriculum tailored to meet the needs of students from Kindergarten to Year 6. We collaborate closely with local families, fostering a supportive community partnership.

Find out more about our school by visiting kooranaps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

As an Education Assistant – Special Needs you will be responsible for assisting in the delivery of planned education programs and supporting students to meet their educational outcomes. This will include managing small groups of students under the direction of the teacher that will help in the development of young minds and support the general health and wellbeing of students. You will work in a collaborative environment as paraprofessionals beside teachers to support students and families. Experience in working with students of differing needs, including those with autism spectrum disorder, mental health, medical health and behavioural special needs would be highly desirable.

The Education Assistant…

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