Education Assistant - Special Needs

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 2027 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Located in Swan View, close to John Forrest National Park, our school is set within stunning grounds and offers extensive play areas for our students. Our priority is the pastoral care and mental and physical well-being of our students, believing that academic achievement follows when basic needs are met.

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

The Role

Suitable applicants will ideally assist teaching staff in the delivery of planned education programs and in promoting a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all students. They will ideally provide feedback when required on education and therapy programs and participate in the evaluation process relating to student progress. The ability to assist with the general health and wellbeing of students, as well as the ability and willingness to engage with children with challenging behaviours, is highly desirable.

Suitable applicants should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to collaborate well with the teacher to create and maintain a supportive, inclusive education program to meet the specific needs of the students. An understanding and regular use of safe work practices will be highly regarded. They should also possess the ability to build and maintain positive working relation…