EDUCATION ASSISTANT - SPECIAL NEEDS

Position Details

St Kieran Catholic Primary School is a co-educational, double stream primary school with a strong and vibrant community. The school has a current enrolment of 526 students from 3 Year Old Kindergarten to Year 6 with an Education Support Unit and a Regional Early Intervention Centre for Students with Disabilities. The school was originally established in 1920 by the Sisters of Mercy and maintains strong links with the Congregation.

The school has a very supportive parent and parish community that sees the St Kieran workplace as a family. This relationship is encouraged and embraced by all.

The school seeks enthusiastic and dedicated Special Needs Education Assistants to join our team. Positions are temporary with the possibility of ongoing.

Selection Criteria The successful applicant will:

- Be prepared to support the Catholic ethos in the performance of their duties.
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
- Show a positive,



enthusiastic attitude and a willingness to work cooperatively and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Demonstrates initiative and acts proactively when the need arises.
- Develop positive, meaningful, and respectful relationships with students, staff, and families.
- Support the learning needs of every student in the class.
- Exhibit excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Maintain a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality.

Qualifications Required

Certificate IV in Education Support

Accreditation to Work in a Catholic School (or willing to obtain)

Application Details

Applications are preferred in digital form via email to *@stkieran.wa.edu.au. Supporting documentation including that which demonstrate the below selection criteria should also be provided in a digital format.

Closing date for applications: 16 September 2026

📌 Education Assistant (Special Needs) (Western Australia)
🏢 Catholic Education Western Australia
📍 Western Australia