Education Assistant - Special Needs
Employment
Full time/Part time, Permanent or Temporary
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Closing date
13 November 2026
Posted 29 Oct 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Aveley Secondary College
School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
205.4
123.6 teaching · 81.8 non-teaching
Students per teacher
12.8:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
1,582
Indigenous students
7%
Language other than English
25%
Girls vs boys
759 girls · 823 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
We are seeking to establish a pool of Education Assistant – Special Needs (EASN) for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2027 school year and up to the end of Term 2, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Aveley Secondary College (SC) is a large mainstream secondary school with an endorsed Education Support Program catering to students in Years 7 to 12 in Perth’s Swan Valley. The College is recognised as a school of choice with high expectations and standards, a progressive approach and commitment to excellence. The school’s moral purpose is success for every student, every day. Our staff are supported through professional development and mentoring to build capacity. We provide a safe and nurturing learning environment for students, supported by a highly dedicated team of teachers and Education Assistants.
The Education Support Program caters for over 75 students with moderate to severe disabilities. All students have individualised programs and planning to support their needs and pathways. Within the Education Support building, there are specialised facilities, including a hydrotherapy pool, hoisting equipment, a purpose-built life skills room, sensory spaces and generously sized classrooms. Student artwork is displayed throughout the building, which is colourful and welcoming. In mainstream, students are supported in classes by a team of Education Assistants. There are SEN classrooms and adjacent quiet space for students to use for regulation, testing and quiet time.
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