This is a permanent full-time position commencing as soon as possible South Hedland Primary School (PS) is seeking a highly motivated and passionate individual to join their team as a Education Assistant - Special Needs (EA-SN). Previous experience is highly desirable. The successful applicant will need to have the appropriate qualifications, Certificate IV in Education Support (or equivalent), or be actively working towards obtaining this Certificate. South Hedland PS is an Independent Public School, proudly catering to a diverse student population of approximately 240 students, with 53% identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. Our school is well-regarded within the community for its strong sense of care and connection, providing a highly supportive learning environment built on positive relationships. At South Hedland PS, we are committed to improving outcomes for every child through high-quality teaching, strong relationships and consistent whole-school approaches. Our improvement agenda is centred on literacy, numeracy, engagement, attendance and behaviour, underpinned by a belief that every student can succeed when provided with explicit, evidence-informed instruction. Find out more about our school by visiting Schools Online or South Hedland Primary School .

The Role As an EA-SN, the successful applicant will ideally possess the knowledge and experience of working with students with a range of disabilities and learning difficulties, as well as the ability to support student growth, both academically and socially, within the classroom setting. You should display a genuine passion for working with students and have highly developed organisational and interpersonal skills. The successful applicant should be committed to achieving the best educational outcomes for our students. This role requires you to work as part of a dedicated team and provides you with the opportunity to make a lasting contribution to our school community.



You may be working across a range of classrooms therefore the ability to be adaptable will be an advantage. The successful applicant will support students with special needs while working collaboratively with class teachers and other support staff. We are ideally seeking collaborative, team focused individuals who can support students across a range of special needs. We are looking for someone who is creative and havs strong behaviour management skills, particularly the ability to respond effectively to challenging or complex behaviours. As an EA-SN, you will be responsible for assisting in the delivery of planned education programs such as occupational therapy, speech therapy and physiotherapy that will help students achieve success whilst supporting the general health and wellbeing of students. Additionally, you will provide feedback on education and therapy programs and will participate in the evaluation process. This is a rewarding role that will allow you to make a real difference in the lives of students with special needs.

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

- 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).

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📌 Education Assistant - Special Needs (Town of Port Hedland)
🏢 Department Of Education
📍 Town of Port Hedland