We are seeking to establish a pool of Special Needs - Education Assistant for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2025 school year and up to the end of Term 2, 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
The Largest Education Support School in WA, Durham Road School (DRS) caters for approximately 250 students, from kindergarten through to Year 12.
We pride ourselves on being more than just a workplace or school – we’re a community, built on our six core values:
- Kids come first
- Every day is a new day
- Teachers who care
- High expectations + support = achievement
- Stronger together
- Above and beyond
Our class sizes are small, with specialist teachers and education assistants ready to guide all phases of schooling. We combine a rich social environment with a targeted, differentiated curriculum based on the WA Curriculum and Abilities-Based Learning Education Western Australia (ABLEWA), to meet the individual learning needs of each child. We use Individual Education Plan meetings to collaboratively establish learning goals tailored to individual students’ needs and parent priorities.
Find out more about our school by visiting durhamroads.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
Special Needs - Education Assistant supports the teaching and learning of students by assisting the teacher, delivering planned education programs and encouraging a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
You would work under general supervision and guidance in completing tasks with limited discretion and judgement, to achieve outcomes determined and clearly defined by the teacher.
Duties may include assisting with educational programs (including specialised programs such as occupational, speech, or physiotherapy), implementing individual or small group demonstrations, assisting in understanding communication challenges between students and teachers, providing feedback to caregivers or parents under teacher direction, collecting resources or documents, managing classroom supplies and ensuring any foodstuffs or food preparation equipment is kept safe and hygienic.
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 Simon Hume, Deputy Principal, on (08) 9238 0900, or email Simon.Hume@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 National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
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
- A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
- 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.
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills with the ability to contribute to a professional team and provide advice and evaluation in the development of the education program, including special education and therapy programs where they have been implemented.
- Demonstrated ability to assist professionals in the implementation and evaluation of education programs, including special education and, if required, occupational and/or physiotherapy programs.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of health and physical disabilities in students and adolescents.
- Demonstrated effective organisational skills that will assist in the delivery of effective education programs and subsequent feedback and evaluation to teachers or psychologists.
- Demonstrated ability to assist with the general health and wellbeing 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/SS957852
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 31 March 2025
