Education Assistant - Special Needs

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.

Riverside Primary School (PS) is a Level 5 Independent Public school with approximately 475 students enrolled in Kindergarten to Year 6. Riverside PS draws from a wide boundary catchment area and shares a site with an Education Support Centre.

Find out more about our school by visiting Riverside Primary School or Schools Online.

The Role

Suitable applicants, under teacher direction, support the delivery of planned education programs, including the use of computers and digital technologies and assist in implementing individual student and small group learning activities. They provide feedback on student progress and contribute to the evaluation of individual learning and behavioural goals. Experience in managing challenging student behaviours, implementing positive behaviour support strategies and using restorative practices will be highly regarded. Team Teach training, along with experience using visual timetables and Boardmaker, will also be highly valued.

Suitable applicants will ideally have experience implementing Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and Behaviour Support Plans tailored to students' individual learning, social, emotional and behavioural needs. They will ideally show the ability to respond calmly and effectively to challenging behaviours, support student regulation and engagement, and maintain a s…