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Education Assistant - Special Needs
Employment
Full time/Part time, Permanent or Temporary
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
School type
Primary
Closing date
2 April 2026
Posted 12 Mar 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Wirrabirra Primary School
366
Total students
52%
Boys
48%
Girls
23.3
Teaching FTE
15.3
Non-teaching FTE
923
ICSEA value
16th percentile · Lower SES
41%
EAL/D Background
13%
Indigenous students
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Applicants from the previous process IPS/SS1005450 who were assessed as suitable are not required to reapply.
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 2026 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Wirrabirra Primary School is an Independent Public School situated in the Perth Metropolitan area. We cater for students in Kindergarten to Year Six. Our school campus has shared facilities with an Education Support Centre and operates an inclusive program for all students. This enables the education programs for students to be supported by teacher expertise from the Primary School and Education Support Centre.
The school grounds are extensive with a large grassed oval, two soccer pitches, a football field, two basketball courts and three adventure play areas. An extensive permaculture and vegetable garden forms an important part of our Environmental Science program.
Find out more about our school by visiting wirrabirra.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Suitable applicants will assist teaching staff in the delivery of planned education programs and encouraging a supportive and inclusive learning environment. As a Special Needs Education Assistant, you will work under general supervision or autonomously and contribute advice and expertise, collaborating with school community members to support student achievement. You will ideally be committed to enhancing students’ learning opportunities through ongoing …