Applicants from the previous process IPS/SS914629 who were assessed as suitable are not required to reapply.
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 2025 school year and up to the end of Term 1, 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Bob Hawke College enrolled 254 Year 7 students in February 2020 and has grown to a current enrolment of 1,612. Around 20% of students have an imputed or diagnosed disability, including Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Autism, ADHD, Intellectual Disability, Specific Learning Disabilities, generalised anxiety, and Diabetes. Additionally, 25% of students speak a language other than English at home, and the College includes 24 Aboriginal students.
The College was established as an inclusive learning environment from the start, including all students into general classrooms with flexible structures and groupings. All students access the core curriculum with necessary adjustments and supports, ensuring meaningful participation alongside their peers. Education Assistants support, but do not provide a separate education. Teachers are responsible for all students and use strategies like Explicit Instruction, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and differentiation to promote access, belonging, and success.
Inclusion at Bob Hawke College is rooted in our values, environments, and practices. We are refining a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) to transform mainstream education into inclusive education, recognising diversity and catering to personalised needs. Our students with disabilities engage meaningfully in year-level content alongside peers. The College’s Business Plan 2024-2026 prioritises Inclusion and aims to foster a caring, inclusive, and cohesive culture for students, staff, parents, carers, families, and the community.
We aim to create experiences where students learn both about the world around them, and of themselves. We seek to develop local, national, and international partnerships, creating meaningful relationships to improve learning opportunities for our students. We are part of the fabric of Subiaco, with a commitment to excellence and equity.
Find out more about our school by visiting bobhawkecollege.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Special Needs Education Assistants (SNEAs) at Bob Hawke College should support inclusive learning where all students, including those with disabilities, are in general classrooms. Under teacher direction, SNEAs assist with delivering the core curriculum through adjustments that help all students progress alongside their peers. They should collaborate with teachers to apply strategies like Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and differentiation, and provide feedback on education and therapy programs, contributing to student progress evaluations. They are embedded within Learning Areas which enables collaborative planning, and dedicated time for teachers and SNEAs to work together. This approach promotes student independence, social connection, and learning accessibility, ensuring all students, particularly those with disabilities, are effectively supported. Suitable applicants will ideally have strong interpersonal skills, experience with diverse learners and a willingness to collaborate and learn.
All staff at Bob Hawke College should have the following attributes: They display care; are curious about learning and about learners; are invested in the College and the community; have a sense of humour; and are reflective of themselves and their practice.
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 Katharine Reid, Program Coordinator for Inclusion on (08) 9222 5600 or katharine.reid@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 two (2) 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.
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/SS964870
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 13 May 2025
