This is a 5 month fixed term, part-time (0.4 FTE) position commencing as soon as possible, with possible extension and/or permanency

Cranbrook Primary School (PS) is situated in the rural town of Cranbrook, in the Great Southern region of Western Australia. Located three hours drive south of Armadale, and one hour north of Albany the major industry in the area is agriculture, including cropping, sheep, cattle and pigs.

The school is a vibrant place, currently catering for 54 children from Kindergarten to Year 6 across three multi-age classes. With a warm and caring school community, a major focus is placed on positive relationships, the development of positive values, and the wellbeing of all members.

Find out more about our school by visiting  Schools Online.

The Role

As a Special Needs Education Assistant, you would be responsible for assisting in the delivery of planned education programs. This would include managing individual or small groups of students under the direction of the teacher, that will help in the development of young minds and support the general health and wellbeing of students.

Working in a collaborative environment you would provide support for students in the classroom. Special Needs Education Assistants work alongside teachers to ensure the implementation of the school business plan and priorities using the agreed programs and strategies.

The successful applicant should be caring, proactive, and responsive, with the ability to work in a team environment, as well as possess good written and oral communication skills. Knowledge of supporting students with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) and ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) would be advantageous to the role.

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 Deborah Greenwood, Principal on (08) 9826 0000 or Deborah.Greenwood@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 two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position; and
• A one (1) page statement addressing the 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.

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 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1062062

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 4 September 2026