Education Assistant - Special Needs
Employment
Full time/Part time, Permanent or Temporary
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Closing date
11 November 2026
Posted 5 Nov 2026
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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
Socio-educational background
Around 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.
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…