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 and up to the end of Term 1, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
John Butler Primary College (PC), catering for students from Kindergarten to Year 6, is in the northern suburb of Butler. Opening in 2014, the college is of a modern and contemporary design, including purpose-built specialist facilities for students with disability, to create a positive and supportive learning environment in which all students can thrive. The innovative college model, which integrates a regular Primary Education Program and a dedicated Education Support Program for students with disability within one school, provides an inclusive and tailored learning experience to support students of all abilities to achieve their personal best.
Within the John Butler PC one-school model, suitable applicants may be asked to work flexibly across the college to support the learning of students in the regular primary and the education support programs.
Find out more about our school by visiting johnbutlerpc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Suitable applicants should provide literacy, numeracy and behavioural support and high-level personal care and activities of daily living for students with mild to severe disability and/or additional needs. Suitable applicants will ideally be highly knowledgeable and experienced in working with students with disability, including those with physical, cognitive, social, and emotional, behavioural, and additional learning needs.
We are ideally seeking applicants with knowledge and experience in Applied Behaviour Analysis, Literacy and Numeracy support, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Team Teach, positive handling, peg feeding, suctioning, seizure training, changing, hoisting, and/or delivering therapy programs such as hydrotherapy. Professional learning is also available to staff in these areas.
Suitable applicants who can contribute to an effective team and a high-performance culture at John Butler PC would be highly desirable. Ideally, we are seeking applicants who can use their initiative; who can build effective working relationships and work well as a team member; who deal with conflict constructively; who are self-reflective and open to learning and development; who are reliable; and who will persevere should they face challenges
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 Amanda Davies, Deputy Principal, on (08) 9562 9850 or by emailing amanda.davies2@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 three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF.
- Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills, including report writing and the ability to effectively interact with students with special needs, and liaise with parents, teachers and community members and assist teachers in understanding students where necessary.
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills with the ability to contribute to a professional team and provide advice and evaluation in the development of the education program, including special education and therapy programs where they have been implemented.
- Demonstrated ability to assist professionals in the implementation and evaluation of education programs, including special education and, if required, occupational and/or physiotherapy programs.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of health and physical disabilities in students and adolescents.
- Demonstrated effective organisational skills that will assist in the delivery of effective education programs and subsequent feedback and evaluation to teachers or psychologists.
- Demonstrated ability to assist with the 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/SS1027891
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 6 March 2026
