This is a permanent part-time (0.6 FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2026
West Northam Primary School (PS) is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Special Needs Education Assistant to join our team, who has a keen interest in working in a dynamic school environment with a diverse student population.
Our motto at West Northam PS is Belong - Respect - Learn, where students aspire to be their best. We foster a sense of belonging and support our students to respect, care and contribute to a positive school community.
The staff at West Northam PS are committed to providing the very best in teaching and learning to our students, and staff are supported in their journey to becoming effective educators capable of assisting to provide teaching and learning excellence in every classroom.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.westnortham.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
As a Special Needs Education Assistant, you will, under teacher direction, assist in the educational programs of students, promoting a supportive and inclusive learning environment. Responsibilities include assisting teachers in the delivery of planned education programs to help students to reach their full potential through the development of their academic, social, emotional and physical skills, including the operation of computers and digital technologies. Within this role, you would provide feedback when required on education programs and will participate in the evaluation process relating to the achievement of goals in special education.
The successful applicant should ideally have a high level of interpersonal skills and work collaboratively with staff members to meet the needs of students, including those with disabilities and additional learning needs. As a Special Needs Edcation Assistant, you will support staff to implement individual education plans (IEPs) and will foster a safe, respectful and engaging learning environment. The ideal applicant should possess knowledge and experience of working with students with a range of disabilities and learning difficulties and have the ability to support student growth, promote independence and confidence, both academically and socially, within the classroom and playground setting.
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 Cheryl Prater, Principal on (08) 9621 5600 or emailing Cheryl.Prater@education.wa.edu.au.
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 Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.
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 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: SS/SS1028148
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 Friday, 13 March 2026
