This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2026
Shorehaven Primary School (PS) is located at the northern tip of Alkimos. It will start 2026 with over 800 students. It takes pride in being a school for the community and as such, the successful applicant is expected to demonstrate the communication and interpersonal skills required to quickly build and maintain positive relationships with staff, students and families.
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The Role
Shorehaven PS is seeking to appoint an experienced Educational Assistant- Braille for a permanent, full-time position commencing in 2026 to support a student with impaired vision.
The successful applicant will assist teaching staff in the delivery of planned education programs and in promoting an inclusive learning environment for the student. They will also provide feedback when required an education and therapy programs and participate in the evaluation process relating to the student’s process. The Education Assistant- Braille, will assist with the general health and well-being of the student and help facilitate inclusion into the school environment. They will also facilitate communication between the student and other staff. The successful applicant will also be required to translate brail to text, prepare appropriate materials and assist the student to complete tasks requiring problem solving, decision making and choosing methods and processes to successfully achieve outcomes.
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 Lisa Collie, Deputy Principal on (08) 9561 4800 or Lisa.Collie@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 three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated proficiency in operating a Perkins Brailler Machine, Duxbury Program or a Mountbatten Brailler Machine for the purpose of transcribing.
- Demonstrated well developed verbal, written and interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively interact with blind or vision impaired students, liaise with parents, teachers and community members and where necessary assist teachers in understanding students.
- Demonstrated well developed organisational skills and ability to contribute to a professional team to develop and deliver an effective education program.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of issues relevant to blind or vision impaired 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/SS1029623
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, 6 March 2026
