Albany Primary School (PS) is seeking to establish a pool ofSpecial Needs Education Assistants for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2027 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Our moral purpose at AlbanyPS is: Together our community nurtures diversity and pursues personal excellence to unlock potential. As a member of our school team, you will embrace and model this moral purpose.

AlbanyPS is located in the heart of Albany, in our Great Southern region. We are a well- respected and loved school in our community. We pride ourselves on a learning environment which is welcoming and caring, focussed on excellence.

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

The Role

As a Special Needs Education Assistant, you will be a key member of our team, working collaboratively with teachers and other professionals to support students with complex and diverse learning needs.

Under teacher direction, you will ideally:

- Support the implementation of individual education plans, learning programs and student-specific strategies.
- Support students with complex disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Global Developmental Delay (GDD) and other diverse learning needs.
- Use and develop visual supports, visual schedules and social stories to support communication, transitions, routines and independence.
- Support students with personal hygiene, self-care and daily living routines where required.
- Follow detailed daily work pads, individual routines and structured programs consistently.
- Assist with Individual Education Plan (IEP) checklists, goal monitoring and recording student progress and growth.
- Support positive behaviour, regulation and engagement through proactive and student-centred approaches.

About You

You are ideally an active,



reliable and team-oriented team member with:

- Experience working with students with complex disabilities and high support needs.
- Strong knowledge and practical experience using visuals and social stories.
- Experience supporting personal care, hygiene and self-care routines.
- The ability to follow detailed programs while remaining flexible and adaptable to student needs.
- Strong communication skills and a willingness to follow agreed communication protocols.
- Experience monitoring student progress and contributing to IEPs and individual goals.

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 Cathy Willis, Principal on or emailing .

During the school holidays, please contactCathy Willis on .

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, 9 October 2026

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📌 Education Assistant - Special Needs (Albany)
🏢 VenuesWest
📍 Albany