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 2026 school year and up to the end of Term 3, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Bicton Primary School (BPS) is a dynamic learning community working collaboratively to assist students to realise their potential and to develop creative, positive, and independent people. We aim for personal excellence based on recognition of individual differences, supported by a positive learning environment of developmentally appropriate instruction.

Our school promotes a respectful, nurturing, and supportive environment. Our committed teachers, dedicated support staff and supportive parents work together to meet our school's vision, to nurture, inspire and achieve success.

Find out more about our school by visitingbictonps.wa.edu.auorSchools Online

The Role

We are looking for highly competent and motivated Education Assistants with a passion for working with students with special needs. The priorities and goals of this position are to assist students to reach their full potential through the development of their academic, physical, and social skills.

Suitable applicants will ideally work with students with behavioural or high needs, including students on the autism spectrum, physical disabilities, mental and health conditions. As an Education Assistant – Special Needs, you will ideally work with students one on one,



and in groups with a focus on core subject learning and use of appropriate behaviours.

As an Education Assistant - Special Needs you will ideally assist students to develop communication and self-regulation in a variety of educational settings. The role of an Education Assistant – Special Needs focuses primarily on the teaching and learning of students through assisting the teacher in delivering planned education programs, and through the provision of a supportive and inclusive learning setting.

You will ideally perform tasks that require judgement in achieving clearly defined outcomes determined by the teacher. You will ideally demonstrate the delivery of planned education programs and contribute to the evaluation process for special education. The suitable applicants will ideally be caring, proactive, and responsive individuals who possess good written and oral communication skills to enable the implementation of individual or small group-based programs.

Suitable applicants will ideally work in an environment committed to whole school approaches; self-reflection and continuous self-improvement; working collaboratively with the classroom teacher in delivering a motivating and quality educational experience.

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Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Lisa Sinclair, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 920558***or by emailing **************@education.wa.edu.au.

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

To work with us, you must:

- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
- consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.

Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1054816

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 24 August, 2026

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📌 Education Assistant - Special Needs (Melville)
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📍 Melville