Education Assistant - Special Needs
Employment
Full time/Part time, Permanent or Temporary
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Closing date
29 October 2026
Posted 15 Oct 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Rossmoyne Senior High School
School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
228.5
177.7 teaching · 50.8 non-teaching
Students per teacher
15.9:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
2,824
Language other than English
67%
Girls vs boys
1,461 girls · 1,363 boys
Socio-educational background
Well above 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. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Rossmoyne Senior High School's (SHS) outstanding academic results are only one part of the rich experience delivered for every student in the school. Successful students from Rossmoyne SHS are not only academically able, but they are also strong team members who care for others and give back to the community.
Rossmoyne has created a culture where students obtain real-world knowledge and understanding as well as social skills and emotional intelligence. Our staff feel a sense of belonging and support each other, collaborating, sharing and supporting students to achieve positive outcomes.
Find out more about our school by visiting Rossmoyne Senior High School or Schools Online.
The Role
As a Special Needs Education Assistant, you will ideally work under teacher direction to support the delivery of education programs and contribute to a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment. Suitable applicants should assist students in developing their academic, social, emotional and physical skills, including their use of digital technologies, while providing feedback on education and therapy programs and contributing to the evaluation of individual student goals.
We ideally seek supportive, flexible and collaborative applicants with strong interpersonal and communication skills. Suitable applicants should work positiv…