Education Assistant - Special Needs

Canning Vale College · Canning Vale, WA

Employment

Full time/Part time, Permanent or Temporary

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Government

Teaching level

Secondary

Closing date

11 November 2026

6 days left

Posted 5 Nov 2026

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About Canning Vale College

School type

Co-educational

Year range

7-12

School staff (FTE)

144.5

94.1 teaching · 50.4 non-teaching

Students per teacher

14.7:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

1,384

Indigenous students

2%

Language other than English

43%

Girls vs boys

684 girls · 700 boys

49%
51%

Socio-educational background

Around the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

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.

At Canning Vale College, our staff are committed to our vision of 'Creating Futures' for every child. This is achieved when each child leaves with the knowledge, skills and values to transition to university, further training or employment. We believe our strong partnership with you and your child ensures we achieve this aim.

We are a large, comprehensive and modern secondary school catering for children from Years 7 to 12. Students benefit from the variety of subject choices and resources, including specialist teachers and state of the art facilities, offering the best chance of achieving at the highest level.

Find out more about our school by visiting Canning Vale College 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 the use of digital technologies. The role may also include providing feedback on education and therapy programs and contributing to the review of individual student goals.

Experience supporting students with disabilities and learning difficulties is highly regarded, particularly Autism Spectrum Di…

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