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.
Dianella Secondary College, situated in Perth’s northern suburbs, is a rich and vibrant multi-cultural environment that has a long history of producing successful and committed community members. Our students have access to a varied curriculum that affords them the opportunity to explore and develop their own individual talents and passions.
We provide engaging courses across all Learning Areas from Year 7 to Year 12 in the Arts, English, Health and Physical Education, Humanities and Social Science, Languages, Mathematics, Science and Technology and Enterprise. Our college holds a state-of-the-art Hospitality facility, Performing Arts Centre, and a multimillion-dollar Innovation Centre scheduled for opening 2025. Dianella Secondary College also offers an extensive music program where students can join instrumental ensembles and singing groups.
Our specialist STEM Academy Pathway is an innovative and integrated approach to learning by combining key elements of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths. Our Soccer Academy welcomes students with a passion for soccer. We aim to develop students into confident community members by expanding their skills and knowledge in a friendly and welcoming environment.
Dianella Secondary College’s Aboriginal Education Program is a dedicated initiative aimed at fostering cultural inclusivity, educational equity, and community engagement. Our program is designed to support the aspirations of Aboriginal students while enriching the entire school community with a deeper understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal culture.
We are evolving from our academic values of Create, Inspire, and Achieve and our behavioural values of Calm, Care, and Respect. As we move forward, we will embrace the new Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) values of CARE (Calm, Achieve, Respect, Engage). This transition honours our history while paving the way for a brighter future.
Find out more about our school by visiting dsc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
As a Special Needs Education Assistant, you will ideally possess exceptional teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills to provide holistic support to students and teachers. Under teacher direction, you assist in the education programs and in promoting a supportive and inclusive learning environment. Suitable applicants would assist the teacher in the delivery of planned education programs to assist students to reach their full potential through the development of their academic, social, emotional, and physical skills.
Using excellent interpersonal and communication skills, suitable applicants will ideally collaborate with teachers and other colleagues to create an inclusive education program that accommodates the needs of students. Applicants who display a commitment to building positive relationships with students, parents, staff, and the wider community, will be highly regarded.
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 Navasha Semmens, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9345 9200 or navasha.semmens@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 two (2) 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/SS975101
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 18 June 2025
