We are seeking to establish a pool of Education Assistants - 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.
Marangaroo Primary School (PS) currently has an enrolment of 190 students and is host to a Specialist Learning Program for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (SLP-ASD) which caters for up to 25 students.
We take a whole child approach to learning and are constantly developing ways to provide meaningful feedback to our families and provide access to relevant services. Our current focus is on developing strong community partnerships to ensure the seamless delivery of developmental services such as speech and language. We continue to enhance our strong expertise around providing evidence-based instruction for children with special needs.
We are proud to be a multi-cultural school and value the variety of backgrounds which our children bring to the classroom. Our aim is to work with our community to create a vibrant and welcoming school. By developing a mutually respectful and supportive relationship with our families and the wider community we believe that anything is possible.
Marangaroo PS is a proudly inclusive school and expertise with students at educational risk would prove beneficial. Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and Classroom Management Strategies (CMS) Training and/or knowledge would also be an advantage.
Having just participated in the Public School Review process, Marangaroo is at the beginning of an exciting opportunity to drive change with the school, and is seeking quality, motivated Education Assistants to join us on this journey.
Find out more about our school by visiting marangarooprimaryschool.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
Suitable applicants may be working within the Specialist Learning Program – Autism Spectrum Disorder (SLP-ASD) and/or in the mainstream setting supporting students with varied needs to achieve their goals. Given the prominence of the SLP-ASD within the school, applicants who have experience working with neurodiverse students are strongly encouraged to apply.
Education Assistants at Marangaroo PS will apply evidence-based strategies to implement individual learning plans in a highly individualised environment. You will ideally be able to establish and maintain strong relationships with students, staff, families and external providers within the community. Suitable applicants will ideally display a proven ability to collaborate with and support classroom teachers to maximise academic, social-emotional and behavioural successes with a focus on developing the ‘Whole Child’ based on their individual needs.
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 Karen Cross, Manager Corporate Services, on (08) 9462 9999 or emailing Karen.Cross@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holidays, please contact Karen Cross on 0412 763 958
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/SS982263
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 18 July 2025
