Education Assistant - Special Needs

Wirrabirra Primary School · Gosnells, WA

Employment

Full time/Part time, Permanent or Temporary

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Government

School type

Primary

Closing date

2 April 2026

Closes tomorrow

Posted 12 Mar 2026

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About Wirrabirra Primary School

Enrolment

366

Total students

52%

Boys

48%

Girls

Staffing

23.3

Teaching FTE

15.3

Non-teaching FTE

ICSEA

923

ICSEA value

16th percentile · Lower SES

Diversity

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 …

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