This is a permanent part-time (0.8 FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2025
East Victoria Park Primary School is a level 5 Independent Public School located on the corner of Mint St and Beatty Ave that caters for a diverse range of students from Kindergarten to Year 6. The site is shared with an Education Support Centre whose students integrate with the Primary School.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.eastvictoriaparkps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of students with diverse learning needs? East Victoria Park Primary School is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Education Assistant – Special Needs to join our supportive and inclusive team.
In this role, you will ideally work closely with teaching staff to plan and deliver engaging, inclusive, and challenging learning programs that empower every student to reach their full potential. You will ideally play a key part in fostering both academic and social growth, within the classroom and throughout the school community.
The ideal candidate will bring experience and confidence in supporting students with a range of disabilities, behavioural challenges, and learning difficulties. A strong commitment to student wellbeing and a proactive approach to supporting high and complex medical needs—including hoist use and manual handling—is highly desirable.
We’re looking for someone with excellent interpersonal skills who can collaborate effectively with teachers, parents, and external support professionals. You will ideally contribute to the development and review of student plans and assist in creating tailored resources using a variety of technologies.
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 Lynda Fenton, Manager Corporate Services, on (08) 6228 0700 or emailing Lynda.Fenton@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 four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- An up to four (4) 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/SS970341
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 Wednesday, 28 May 2025
