We are seeking to establish a pool of Lead 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, 2026 Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
At South Ballajura Education Support Centre (ESC), our students are at the heart of everything we do. We know that primary education sets the foundation of lifelong learning. Together, we all strive to:
- make a difference in the lives of all students;
- commit to delivering quality teaching to drive student achievement;
- transform the working and learning conditions of our teachers so that growth, commitment, engagement, and the constant spawning of leadership is being fostered.
Our students face unique learning and developmental challenges with the majority of students having a disability. Our learning environments are specialised to support student need. We also share our site with the South Ballajura Primary School and are committed to continuing to strengthen our partnership as “one campus” now and into the future.
Find out more about our school by visiting southballajuraps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
The Lead Special Needs Education Assistant is responsible for mentoring, coaching, and modelling best practices for other Education Assistants within our specialised programs. This includes planning and delivering induction and training, conducting classroom observations, and providing performance feedback to the Administration Team.
The Lead Education Assistant will work with other Education Assistants to develop strategies that enhance student care and educational programs. They are also responsible for coordinating and collecting school-wide data.
As needed, the Lead Special Needs Education Assistant will perform the duties of an Education Assistant (Special Needs) Level 3, as outlined in the job description form, including Schedule A.
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 Melinda Manship, Principal on (08) 9207 0150 or Melinda.Manship@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 considerable knowledge and understanding of the delivery of education programs and/or behaviour management plans; and ability to identify problems and assist teachers and other Education Assistants in the development of strategies and solutions.
- Demonstrated well developed oral communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to lead, mentor, coach, induct and train other Education Assistants and professional teams, including providing advice and evaluating education programs.
- Demonstrated well developed written communication skills, including report writing, and the ability to coordinate, collect and present student data at a whole school community level in a meaningful way.
- Demonstrated well developed organisational skills, including the ability to coordinate staff rosters and relief to assist in the delivery of effective education programs.
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/SS968048
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 2 July 2025
