Education Assistant - Special Needs
Employment
Full time/Part time, Permanent or Temporary
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Closing date
23 October 2026
Posted 7 Oct 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Karratha Senior High School
School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
148.4
99.1 teaching · 49.3 non-teaching
Students per teacher
12.6:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
1,253
Indigenous students
30%
Language other than English
24%
Girls vs boys
557 girls · 696 boys
Socio-educational background
Below the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
We are seeking to establish a pool of Education Assistant - Special Needs for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 and 2027 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Towards Tomorrow - Creating a successful future for all!
At Karratha Senior High School (SHS) we empower every student to embrace opportunities, build resilience, and contribute positively to society.
Karratha SHS is an independent public school for students from Years 7 to 12. We pride ourselves on delivering quality education to a diverse population of approximately 1270 students who live in Karratha and surrounding towns. Our well-maintained facilities create an inviting and inclusive environment for all students. Our diverse team of educators, range from enthusiastic graduates to Level 3 classroom teachers and Senior teachers. The school has developed a strong local reputation for over 50 years for producing responsible, engaged, compassionate young people who graduate to become contributing members of our society.
Karratha SHS offers excellent programs for students to pursue music, drama, art, sport and outdoor education. Our state-of-the-art Technologies building provides excellent facilities for students to learn valuable skills for careers in trades industries. Our Health and Physical Education (HPE) department is located in the Karratha Leisureplex and our students benefit from a co-location arrangement with the City of Karratha.
Our school has 4 priority areas which drive our day-to-day operati…