We are seeking to establish a pool of Special Needs Education Assistants (EAs) 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 2, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Newman Senior High School (SHS) is the jewel in the Iron Heart of the Pilbara. Our staff are committed to supporting every student to make exceptional progress, enjoy learning and be motivated by 'The Newman Way ' – our school values of Care and Compassion, Respect and Responsibility.

Our school is fortunate to receive strong support from the Newman community and local industry. This includes the Pilbara Education Partnership with BHP, the Follow the Dream program and partnerships with local businesses that provide workplace learning and school-based traineeship opportunities for our students.

Find out more about Newman SHS by visiting or Schools Online.

The Role

Special Needs EAs assist teachers in delivering planned education programs and encouraging a supportive and inclusive learning workplace. This includes the operation of computers and digital technologies, and implementation of individual student or small group programs or demonstrations.

EAs have the opportunity to provide feedback when required on education and therapy programs and participate in the evaluation process relating to student progress. The ability to assist with the general health and wellbeing of students is highly regarded.

Suitable applicants will ideally be flexible and experienced in supporting the needs of students with self-regulation of behaviour and social and emotional responses. Experience in using a variety of strategies to develop communication and socialisation skills is highly valued.

Additionally,



suitable applicants will ideally have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to collaborate well with the teacher to create and maintain a supportive education program to meet the specific needs of the students. Newman SHS is a foundation school, valuing applicants with flexibility and adaptability.

A Certificate III or IV in School Based Education Support, or progress towards an equivalent qualification, would be highly regarded.

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 Loren King, 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).

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, 28 August 2026

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