Education Assistant - Special Needs
Employment
Full time/Part time, Permanent or Temporary
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
27 November 2026
Posted 6 Nov 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout North Kalgoorlie Primary School
School type
Co-educational
Year range
K-6
School staff (FTE)
44.8
28.3 teaching · 16.5 non-teaching
Students per teacher
17:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
481
Indigenous students
15%
Language other than English
18%
Girls vs boys
216 girls · 265 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Applicants deemed suitable in process IPS/SS1030683 need not reapply.
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.
North Kalgoorlie Primary School (PS) is located in suburb of Lamington. Lamington is one of Kalgoorlie's oldest and finest suburbs. The school first opened in 1902 and boasts a tradition and spirit that brings all ex and current North Kalers together as one. North Kalgoorlie PS is a very proud school, and we are committed to providing a learning environment that is inclusive, motivational, supportive, caring and engaging for every student. We have Pastoral Care as a priority and inclusivity is a large part of this.
Currently we run a number of programs across the school supporting our focus of developing a safe, healthy and enjoyable learning environment. We are continuing to explore how we are inclusive of our students learning styles, needs, culture, interests and best meeting the needs of our students. Students at North Kalgoorlie PS are from varied backgrounds. Some are fourth generation Kalgoorlie born families. Some are families involved in the mining industry who move location regularly. Others are from various Aboriginal groups around the state and country.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.northkalgoorlieps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
Special Needs Education Assistants, under teacher direction, assist in the educa…