Applicants from the previous process IPS/SS997535 who were assessed as suitable are not required to reapply.
We are seeking to establish a pool of Education Assistant - Special Needs 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.
There will be at least one full time, permanent position commencing Term 2, 2026.
Welcome to Falcon Primary School, a vibrant and inclusive learning community nestled near the stunning Avalon Beach, catering to approximately 550 students. With a proud reputation as a family-friendly and supportive environment, Falcon fosters strong connections between staff, students, and families. Our school is guided by a Positive Behaviour in Schools framework, promoting the values of Respect, Responsibility, Resilience, and Safety.
We are dedicated to continuous improvement and deliver evidence-informed programs such as Explicit Instruction through Daily Reviews, Spelling Mastery and University of Florida Literacy Institute (UFLI) to support strong literacy development, alongside Talk for Writing and targeted interventions (including Bond Blocks) to ensure all learners are supported and challenged at their point of need.
Falcon boasts a highly committed and collaborative team, delivering a broad curriculum that includes specialist areas such as Science, Japanese, and the Arts, enriched by extracurricular opportunities including choir, drama, and interschool sports. Our welcoming classrooms, well-maintained facilities, and spacious recreational areas provide a positive and engaging learning environment where students feel safe, connected, and ready to learn.
Student wellbeing is central to our approach. Our comprehensive pastoral care programs include the Zones of Regulation digital curriculum, which is implemented consistently in every classroom from Pre-primary to Year 6, supporting students to develop emotional awareness, self-regulation skills, and positive social interactions. Strong partnerships with families and the wider community further enhance the supportive culture that defines Falcon Primary School.
Join us in our mission to inspire, support, and nurture every student to reach their full potential in a school community where staff are valued and collaboration is at the heart of what we do.
Find out more about our school by visiting falconps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Suitable applicants will ideally support the Department's objective of high-quality teaching and learning for students with special needs, contributing to an inclusive, safe and supportive school environment. You will ideally work closely and collaboratively with the school's Student Support Team.
We are seeking highly experienced Special Needs Education Assistants who ideally display a consistently patient and regulated demeanour, particularly when working with students who present with complex and at times highly challenging behaviours. The ability to remain composed under pressure, respond proactively, and implement consistent behaviour support strategies is desirable. Applicants should have extensive experience managing complex behaviours and a reasonable understanding of trauma aware practices. Training in Team Teach Positive Handling is highly desirable.
In this role, you will ideally work collaboratively with allied health professionals to ensure therapy goals are meaningfully embedded into daily classroom practice. You will ideally assist teachers in delivering planned education programs, including the effective use of computers and digital technologies, and will ideally implement individual and small group programs, prepare resources and support classroom displays. Experience using Compass for recording observations and student progress is highly regarded; alternatively, applicants should display strong computer confidence and the capacity to learn school-based systems efficiently. Additionally, you will ideally provide constructive feedback and actively participate in monitoring and evaluation processes to support student growth and wellbeing.
This is a rewarding role suited to resilient, compassionate professionals who are ideally committed to inclusive education and who thrive in dynamic, behaviourally complex environments. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply and join our dedicated team.
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 Sarah Merks, Manager Corporate Services, on (08) 9584 7100 or emailing sarah.merks@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 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/SS1031814
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 16 March 2026
