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 **** school year and up to the end of Term 3, ****.
Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
At Darkan Primary School (PS), we continually endeavour to create a welcoming and engaging classroom setting.
We value community involvement and welcome families as partners in education, believing that by maximising parent/carer input and communication, we increase opportunities for our students to reach their potential.
Darkan PS is a vibrant and unique rural primary school located within a progressive farming community.
We pride ourselves on offering our students an environment that is safe, nurturing, and respectful.
Holding high expectations of our students, we strive to support them to persevere as life-long learners and to become valued members of any community.
We achieve this through the provision of stimulating learning environments which promote social, physical, emotional and creative growth opportunities for everyone in our school.
Find out more about our school by visiting or Schools Online.
The Role As a Special Needs Education Assistant, suitable applicants will ideally use their excellent interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with teachers and other colleagues to create an inclusive education program that accommodates the needs of students.
They should use initiative to support the delivery of planned education programs, using their understanding of differentiation and intervention strategies to assist students in accessing the curriculum.
Experience in supporting students with diverse needs is highly desirable.
Suitable applicants will ideally deliver individual and small group programs, which may include the use of digital technologies or physical materials.
Under teacher direction, the Special Needs Education Assistant will make use of innovative and unique strategies that promote inclusive learning, emotional regulation and general wellbeing.




Experience in supporting the delivery of a differentiated and engaging curriculum will be well regarded.
Furthermore, as part of this role, suitable applicants will engage with external services and families to collaboratively plan for students' needs.
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 Emma Young, Manager Corporate Services 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).
Application Instructions Apply online in two easy steps: Step 1: Select Apply for Job Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one (1) being your current line manager.
Step 2:



Attach your documents Your application should include: A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position; and
Up to three (3) page statement addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF Demonstrated good written and oral communication skills, including the ability to interact with students with special needs, parents and teaching professionals on the provision of educational programs, and to assist teachers in understanding students where necessary.
Demonstrated good interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as part of a team in the evaluation of educational programs, including special education and therapy programs where these have been implemented.
Demonstrated good organisational skills that will assist in the delivery and development of effective education programs to students and subsequent feedback to teaching professionals or psychologists.
Demonstrated ability to assist teachers or therapists in implementing educational programs, including special education and, should this be a requirement of the position, occupational and/or physiotherapy programs.
Demonstrated knowledge of health and physical disabilities in students and adolescents.
Demonstrated ability to assist with general health and well-being of students.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time.
Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education's Recruitment team on ***************for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/SS******* Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process.
This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 10 September ****

📌 Education Assistant - Special Needs (Northam)
🏢 Department of Education, Western Australia
📍 Northam