Applicants from the previous process IPS/SS987364 who were assessed as suitable are not required to reapply.
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 2026 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
East Butler Primary School (PS) is located in the North-West Metropolitan Education Region. Since its opening in 2007, the school has provided a quality education to the children of families residing in the eastern area of Butler. East Butler Primary School became an Independent Public School in 2012.
Our school has developed an inclusive, diverse and exciting range of programs. Our focus on literacy and numeracy is strong, while specialists for Physical Education, Music, Science and Indonesian ensure a wide variety of learning opportunities for students. Excellent programs such as Talk 4 Writing, Letters and Sounds and Protective Behaviours maintain a high level of behaviour and social support for our students.
East Butler PS has a strong mission of High Care and High Performance where the whole school community is committed to providing a safe, nurturing environment that challenges and supports all students to achieve their personal best.
Our school is dedicated to fostering positive behaviours in children and has adopted an evidence-based framework through the implementation of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS). This approach underpins our commitment to creating a safe, respectful, and supportive learning environment for all.
Find out more about our school by visiting eastbutlerps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
As an Education Assistant - Special Needs, you should assist the teacher with the implementation and delivery of planned educational programs. You will ideally assist with implementing individual student or small group programs. Suitable applicants should display initiative and the ability to take small groups of children for explicit instruction to scaffold or extend their learning. You will ideally be organised and able to use your initiative to assist the teacher with the general care and well-being of students with special emotional, academic and/or physical needs and maintenance of the learning environment.
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 Jessica Veness, Principal, on (08) 9561 7777 or by emailing jessica.veness@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 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 three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A two to three (2-3) 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/SS1027743
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 16 February 2026.
