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

Greenfields Primary School (PS) is a progressive school who is leading the way in academic excellence and high-quality teaching. Greenfields PS has robust community links and has a consistent positive behaviour ethos and focuses on health and wellbeing for all. As our newest member of the team, there will be many opportunities for leading whole-school programs as we intend on becoming a lead school in explicit teaching within the next three years. Our motto, “Together We Grow”, is entwined into everything we do and drives our Strategic Directions Document as you work with our whole community in fostering our students’ personal growth, self-confidence and educational outcomes.

Find out more about our school by visiting greenfieldsps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

As a Special Needs Education Assistant, you will under teacher direction, assist in the education programs and in promoting a supportive and inclusive learning environment. Education assistants will assist teachers in the delivery of planned education programs to assist students to reach their full potential through the development of their academic, social, emotional, and physical skills including the operation of computers and digital technologies. Within this role you would provide feedback when required on education and therapy programs and participate in the evaluation process relating to the achievement of goals in special education.





You should have a high level of interpersonal skills and work collaboratively with staff members to meet the needs of students. Applicants will ideally possess the knowledge and experience of working with students with a range of disabilities and learning difficulties and the ability to support student growth, both academically and socially, within the classroom setting.

Want to know more?

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 Paul Gallash, Principal, on or emailing

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 for more details.

Eligibility

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/SS

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 14 August 2026

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📌 Education Assistant - Special Needs (Shire of Upper Gascoyne)
🏢 Department of Education, Western Australia
📍 Shire of Upper Gascoyne