Education Assistant - Special Needs

Applicants from the previous process IPS/SS1028750 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 4, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Canning Vale Education Support Centre is a growing, Independent Public K-6 school with a current enrolment of 58 children. We host one of the Autism Early Intervention programs for Kindy and Pre-primary students with Autism.  The Centre is situated on a shared campus with Canning Vale Primary School, located south-east of Perth in the metropolitan area.

Find out more about our school by visiting canningvaleesc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

As a Special Needs Education Assistant, you will ideally work alongside teaching staff to support the delivery of planned education programs and contribute to a positive, inclusive and productive learning environment. Suitable applicants should be comfortable working both collaboratively and with a degree of independence, contributing observations, practical support and relevant knowledge to help strengthen student engagement, independence and whole-school outcomes.

A Certificate IV in School-Based Education Support, or equivalent, would be highly regarded. Experience supporting students with disability and diverse learning needs is also highly desirable, along with strong organisation, reflective practice and an interest in ongo…