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 30 Sep 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
K-6
School staff (FTE)
23.3
14.5 teaching · 8.8 non-teaching
Students per teacher
18.5:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
268
Indigenous students
3%
Language other than English
16%
Girls vs boys
119 girls · 149 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Applicants from the previous process IPS/SS1000476 who were assessed as suitable are not required to reapply.
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 3, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Bambara Primary School (PS) is an Independent Public School located in Padbury, is committed to fostering a culture of high expectations and genuine care. We provide a safe and supportive environment where students feel a strong sense of belonging and connection. Bambara PS has a strong community feel, and we genuinely care for all our students and families. We place students at the heart of our decision-making and school improvement efforts, ensuring their voices shape our educational journey. Our goal is to provide enriching learning experiences that nurture the development of the whole child.
As a Positive Behaviour Support School, we have developed whole-school expectations underpinned by our three values: Be Respectful, Be Safe, and Be Your Best. Our students are valued for contributing to the school community, and we actively promote student voice and leadership. We support every child by creating opportunities to collaborate and partner with parents, the local community, and external agencies to maximise opportunities to learn, student engagement and attendance.
Bambara PS is dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning through effective and evidence-based whol…