Education Assistant - Special Needs
Employment
Full time/Part time, Permanent or Temporary
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
14 October 2026
Posted 2 Oct 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Kingsley Primary School
School type
Co-educational
Year range
K-6
School staff (FTE)
27.1
15 teaching · 12.1 non-teaching
Students per teacher
16.9:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
254
Indigenous students
16%
Language other than English
35%
Girls vs boys
105 girls · 149 boys
Socio-educational background
Below 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 2026 school year and up to the end of Term 4, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Kingsley Primary School is a hidden gem nestled amongst native Australian bushland between Kelmscott and Armadale in Perth. We are a small school that caters for 250 students from Kindergarten to Year 6 and we pride ourselves on not just enrolling students, but enrolling families into our high-support Kingsley community. Building strong relationships is at the heart of our school's philosophy and we believe that a strong connection between home and school is vital to the success and wellbeing of our students.
Find out more about our school by visiting Kingsleyps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
As a Special Needs Education Assistant, you would be working under teachers’ direction, assist in the education programs and in promoting a supportive and inclusive learning environment. Education assistants ideally will assist teachers in the delivery of planned education programs to assist students to reach their full potential through the development of their academic, social, emotional, and physical skills including the operation of computers and digital technologies. Within this role you 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
You should have a high le…