We are seeking to establish a pool of Education Assistant - Special Needs 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 3, 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Gwynne Park Education Support Centre (ESC) is a school which shares the same campus as the Gwynne Park Primary School in the Armadale suburb of Brookdale. We are an inclusive school, welcoming all students and families, valuing respect for all people, cultures and religions.
The Gwynne Park ESC is a school, which opened in 1991 and across the school campus Gwynne Park ESC has ten air-conditioned classrooms. Gwynne Park ESC has a fully equipped functional kitchen, multi -sensory interactive room (Rainbow Room) with accompanying technologies and resources and laundry with ablution facilities.
Find out more about our school by visiting gwynneparkesc.org.au or Schools Online.
The Role
Suitable applicants will ideally be dedicated and compassionate individuals who can work alongside a small team to provide support for a student with complex needs. This role ideally requires patience, adaptability, and a strong commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment. The suitable applicants should work closely with key stakeholders to implement individualised strategies that promote the student’s engagement, well-being, and achievement. Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusting relationships are important.
Suitable applicants will assist teaching staff in the delivery of planned education programs and in promoting a supportive and productive learning environment. Our staff work under general supervision and autonomously and are required to contribute advice and expertise, actively collaborating with colleagues to support student and whole school achievement. Suitable applicants should be organised, committed, and have a broad range of skills and strategies to meet the needs of diverse groups of learners with disability. Applicants who display a commitment to enhancing student learning through ongoing reflective practice and engagement in professional learning opportunities are desirable.
As a Special Needs Education Assistant, you should be highly engaged in the development of student independence through planned and explicit approaches to support their self-management and self-regulation skills. This includes involvement in the development, monitoring and review of student programs and plans. It is highly desirable for applicants to have knowledge or experience in the use of; Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communications Handicapped Children (TEACCH); Australian Sign Language (AUSLAN); Augmentive and Alternative Communication (ACC); BoardMaker; visual schedules; Direct Instruction (DI); escalation profiling; monitoring student progress; Positive Behaviour Support processes and the maintenance of student records.
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 Candice Burns, Deputy Principal on (08) 9391 4050 or emailing candice.burns@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 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/SS960763
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 6 June 2025
