Kingston Primary School (PS) 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 2026 school year and up to the end of Term 3, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

At Kingston PS, our mission is simple yet powerful: to prepare every student for life success by equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and character to thrive, contribute positively to society, and pursue excellence in all they do.

We are committed to excellence in teaching and learning and maintain high expectations for both our students and ourselves. Our whole-school approaches to literacy, numeracy, and character development, underpinned by the Virtues and Resilience Project, ensure every child is supported to achieve their personal best. Our core values of Care, Courage, Respect, and Excellence guide our decisions, actions, and relationships every day.

At Kingston PS, we believe that supporting students is everyone's responsibility. Our staff work collaboratively to provide a strong wraparound approach that promotes wellbeing, engagement, belonging, and academic success for every child.

Complementing this whole-school approach is our dedicated Student Support Services Team, which provides specialised support for students requiring additional interventions. Working alongside teachers, education assistants, families, and external agencies, the team helps ensure students receive the support they need to thrive.

Located just 150km south of Perth in the growing coastal community of Australind, Kingston PS is an Independent Public School catering for approximately 600 students from Kindergarten to Year 6.

We are seeking Education Assistants who share our commitment to student success, value strong relationships, display flexibility and adaptability, and thrive in a collaborative and dynamic school environment.

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

The Role

Suitable applicants will assist teaching staff in the delivery of planned education programs and contribute to a supportive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment where all students can thrive. They will provide feedback, where appropriate, on education and intervention programs and participate in processes that monitor and evaluate student progress. The ability to support the health, wellbeing, engagement, and positive behaviour of students is highly desirable.

Suitable applicants will ideally possess strong communication and interpersonal skills and demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with staff, students, families, and external agencies. They should contribute positively to the school's values, culture, and priorities and be committed to fostering an environment of high expectations, inclusion, and student success. Compassion, initiative, and the ability to effectively implement documented plans are highly regarded.

Suitable applicants should possess the ability to build and maintain positive and productive working relationships with students, colleagues, and families. They should be comfortable working in a dynamic environment, displaying flexibility and adaptability in response to changing student and school needs. Applicants will ideally also have knowledge of evidence-based strategies that support student learning, engagement, and positive behaviour and an understanding of, or experience supporting, students with disabilities and additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder.

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 Nicole Corcoran, Principal on (08) 9797 5000 or emailing Nicole.Corcoran@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 outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position; and
• A statement addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF

1. 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.

2. Demonstrated ability to assist teachers or therapists in implementing educational programs, including special education and, where required by the position, occupational and/or physiotherapy programs.

3. Demonstrated ability to assist with the general health and wellbeing of students.

Short listed applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the 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 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1062243

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 7 September 2026