Education Assistant - Special Needs

Employment

Full time/Part time, Permanent or Temporary

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Government

Teaching level

Primary

Closing date

26 November 2026

20 days remaining

Posted 6 Nov 2026

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About Craigie Heights Primary School

School type

Co-educational

Year range

K-6

School staff (FTE)

30.6

19.9 teaching · 10.7 non-teaching

Students per teacher

18.3:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

365

Indigenous students

3%

Language other than English

13%

Girls vs boys

178 girls · 187 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 Education Assistants – Special Needs 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.

Guided by our motto, Every Student Matters, Every Moment Counts, we place students at the centre of every decision we make. Our dedicated and professional staff deliver evidence-based teaching within a clear, whole-school approach ensuring consistency, high expectations and strong learning outcomes for all students.

Alongside a strong focus on teaching and learning, we maintain high standards of pastoral care and wellbeing so every child feels safe, supported and connected. We value the strength of positive partnerships and actively engage our parents, School Board and P&C as key contributors to our school's success.

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

The Role

Ideally, we are looking for capable and motivated Education Assistants with a genuine passion for supporting students with special needs. Working under teacher direction, suitable applicants will help students reach their full potential by developing their academic, social, emotional and physical skills, including communication, independence and self-regulation.

The desired applicants will ideally be caring, proactive, flexible and collaborative team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills. In-addition, suitable Education Assistants would thrive in a school committed to whole-school app…

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