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 2, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Bambara Primary School (PS) is dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning through effective and evidence-based whole-school approaches and professional collaboration. This commitment ensures all children are appropriately challenged and achieve year-on-year progress, preparing children for the future. Our school culture supports professional growth and lifelong learning.
We provide a safe and supportive learning environment where children feel a strong sense of belonging and connection. Bambara PS has a strong community feel and we genuinely care for all our students and families.
As a Positive Behaviour Support School, we have developed whole-school expectations underpinned by our three values: Be Respectful, Be Safe, and Be Your Best. Our students are valued for contributing to the school community, and we actively promote student voice and leadership.
We support every child by creating opportunities to collaborate and partner with parents, the local community, and external agencies to maximise opportunities to learn, student engagement and attendance.
Find out more about our school by visiting bambaraps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
As a Special Needs Education Assistant, working alongside teachers, assist in the delivery of education programs that will help in the development of young minds and promote a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
In this role, you will ideally collaborate and work in a team environment and possess good written, oral and interpersonal skills to support student learning including their academic, social, emotional and physical skills and the operation of computers and digital technologies.
Within this role you would provide feedback when required on education and therapy programs and participate in the evaluation process relating to the achievement of goals in SEN/IEP goals.
Applicants will ideally possess the knowledge and experience of working with students with a range of disabilities and learning difficulties and the ability to support student growth, both academically, emotionally and socially, within the classroom and playground setting.
Working under teacher direction, you would also provide support to ensure the learning environment is inclusive and relevant with the health and safety of students being a high priority. Supporting the teacher with managing student behaviour, in accordance with school policies and programs, is an important aspect of this 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 Meegan Payne, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 6206 2150 or meegan.payne@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 outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A 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/SS957464
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 27 May 2025
