Education Assistant - Special Needs

Branch :

Wembley Primary School

- Division :

Independent Public School - North Metropolitan Education Region

- Salary :

Level 2/3, $36.87 - $41.37 per hour (EA (Gov) GA 2025)

- Work Type :

Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time

- FTE :

0.1-1.0

- Location :

Wembley

- Closing Date :

2026-05-15 4:30 PM

- 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 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.

Wembley Primary School (PS) is a vibrant, diverse and culturally responsive community where student learning is prioritised, emotional wellbeing is supported, and every student feels a strong sense of connection and belonging.

We are committed to making a difference for every student by maintaining a learning setting where children feel safe, valued and confident. The school promotes curiosity and innovation underpinned by the school’s CARES values: courtesy, courage, accountability, respect, empathy, equity and service.

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

The Role

Education Assistant, - Special Needs work under teacher direction, assisting in the education programs and in promoting a supportive and inclusive learning environment. Education assistants also assist teachers in the delivery of planned education programs to assist students to reach their full potential through the development of their academic, social, emotional,



and physical skills including the operation of computers and digital technologies. Within this role you would ideally provide feedback when required on education and therapy programs and participate in the evaluation process relating to the achievement of goals in special education.

You should ideally possess a high level of interpersonal skills and work collaboratively with staff members to meet the needs of students. Applicants should ideally possess the knowledge and experience of working with students with a range of disabilities and learning difficulties and the ability to support student growth, both academically and socially, within the classroom setting.

Want to know more?

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Equity and Diversity

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 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

Step 2: Attach your documents

- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A three (3) page statement addressing the following 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.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1041473

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 8 May 2026

📌 Education Assistant - Special Needs (Wembley)
🏢 Department Of Education
📍 Wembley