Applicants from the previous process IPS/SS995898 who were assessed as suitable are not required to reapply.
We are seeking to establish a pool of Education Assistant - Special Needs (EASN) 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.
Jilbup Primary School (PS) is situated in Hammond Park and is a new school which opened in 2024. At Jilbup PS, we offer a diverse teaching and learning program for students in Kindergarten to Year 6 (K-6), including a Specialised Learning Program (SLP) for Students with Autism. The Program supports the individual needs of students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) from K-6. The program targets students who do not have an intellectual disability with a focus on year level academic engagement and achievement, organisational skills, social cognition development, positive peer relationships and emotional self-regulation.
Find out more about our school by visiting jilbupps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Suitable applicants will ideally be empathetic, caring, flexible and use initiative to assist with the modification and maintenance of the learning environment. As an EASN suitable applicants should possess a high level of interpersonal skills, provide feedback on education and therapy programs. In the role of an EASN you should be able to support students and classes across a wide range of curriculum areas and year levels within the school. It is important that suitable applicants ideally have a positive attitude and the ability to anticipate and adapt to change, showing initiative and flexibility to produce the best opportunities for students. Suitable applicants will assist the teacher in the delivery of planned education programs to assist students to reach their full potential through the development of their academic, social, emotional, and physical skills.
Evidence Based Practices for students with ASD are used within the SLP. A knowledge of Applied Behaviour Analysis is an advantage and data collection is a key component of the SLP. Staff within the Program are committed to ongoing specialised training to ensure they remain informed of current research. Flexibility is the key as the school aims to have staff who can work between both the SLP and Mainstream classrooms with students’ integration.
The ability to work independently, and at times without supervision; and the ability to think on your feet and use your initiative to manage challenging behaviours are also highly desirable. Applicants with experience working with special needs students, in particular students with ASD, are encouraged to apply. Suitable applicants should show excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills as well as work in a highly collaborative manner in promoting a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
The ethos of our school is summed up by ‘Love Learning’, we want every child to love coming to school, every teacher to love their students and our community to love our school.
We are looking for Education Assistants who:
- Bring out the best in their students
- Are passionate about their job
- Actively contribute to a positive school culture
- Work collaboratively to ensure consistent practice
- Have a sense of humour and find joy in their work
- Are committed and dedicated to opening a new school
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 Louise O'Donovan, Principal, by telephoning (08) 9395 3891 or emailing Louise.Odonovan@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 outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A 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/SS1029744
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 27 March 2026
