Kensington Secondary School is 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 2027 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Kensington Secondary School’s ethos is to prepare students for life beyond school.

We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, individualised education in an environment that is welcoming, supportive and appropriately challenging. We hold high expectations for every student and are committed to ensuring all young people have access to meaningful learning opportunities that promote engagement, achievement, independence and personal growth. Through evidence-based practice, innovative programs and strong collaborative partnerships, we support students with exceptional needs to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence required for successful participation in their communities and fulfilling lives beyond school.

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The Role

At Kensington Secondary School, we are seeking passionate, enthusiastic and highly motivated Education Assistants who are committed to making a genuine difference in the lives of young people with disability.

Our students have diverse and often complex learning, communication, behavioural, sensory, health and wellbeing needs. Applicants should bring a strong understanding of how students with disability learn and, ideally, demonstrated experience in Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), student health and wellbeing, and the implementation of explicit teaching and learning programs aligned to students’ Individual Education Plans (IEPs).

Our Education Assistants are valued members of a highly collaborative team. While working closely with teachers and allied professionals, they are also expected to be confident, capable and independent practitioners who use initiative, apply skilled judgement and fulfil the responsibilities of their role with limited guidance, in accordance with the JDF.

As a Special Needs Education Assistant at Kensington SS, you will ideally:

- Bring a positive, enthusiastic and student-centred approach to your work.
- Have a genuine passion for working with young people with disability and believe strongly in their capacity to learn, grow and achieve.




- Thrive as part of a collaborative team while also being able to work independently and use initiative with limited guidance.
- Understand students with complex disabilities, their individual learning needs and the adjustments and supports that enable them to participate and succeed.
- Support the implementation of AAC systems to strengthen student communication, participation, learning, choice and independence.
- Implement Positive Behaviour Support strategies that promote student wellbeing, engagement, participation and learning.
- Confidently support students with complex health, personal care and wellbeing needs, where required.
- Implement explicit teaching and learning programs in accordance with individual student IEPs and teacher direction.
- Collect, record and use student data to monitor progress and inform educational practice.
- Maintain high expectations for every student's learning, engagement, independence and personal growth.
- Share our commitment to preparing every student with the skills, confidence and independence they need for a happy, successful and fulfilling life beyond school.

Suitable applicants should be able to apply the techniques, skills, knowledge and relevant principles and practices gained through previous experience, on-the-job learning and/or relevant educational qualifications.

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 Jarna Wright, Principal on (08) 6436 84***or emailing ************@education.wa.edu.au

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 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

Apply online in two easy steps:

Step 1: Select Apply for Job

Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one (1) being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include:

- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position; and
- A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
1. Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills, including report writing and the ability to effectively interact with students with special needs, and liaise with parents, teachers and community members and assist teachers in understanding students where necessary.
2. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of health and physical disabilities in students and adolescents.
3. Demonstrated effective organisational skills that will assist in the delivery of effective education programs and subsequent feedback and evaluation to teachers or psychologists.
4. Demonstrated ability to assist with the general health and well being of students.

Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the remaining selection criteria outlined in the attached JDF assessed in the further stages of the recruitment process.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.

Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 41***for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1070615

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

Applications close: 4:30pm (AWST) on Friday, 13 November 2026

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