This is a permanent full-time 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 Falcon Primary School or Schools Online.
The Role
As a Special Needs Education Assistant (SNEA) Lead you will work under teacher direction, assist in education programs and in promoting a supportive and inclusive learning environment. Education assistants assist teachers 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 including the operation of computers and digital technologies. Within this role, you would provide feedback when required on education and therapy programs and participate in the evaluation process relating to the achievement of goals in special education.
In addition, the Lead Education Assistant will be an important and valued leader within the school, working closely with the Manager Corporate Services and Student Support Coordinator to support and develop the Education Assistant workforce. In the role of Lead Special Needs Education Assistant (SNEA), you will lead, mentor, coach, and model best practice, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
As Lead SNEA you will be responsible for mentoring SNEAs, including those undertaking practicum placements. You will conduct classroom observations, provide constructive performance feedback, and contribute to workforce development by supporting the Administration Team with informed insights and recommendations. The ideal candidate should display initiative, professionalism, and sound judgement, with the ability to exercise discretion in problem solving and decision making.
The successful applicant should display strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective team-based relationships across the school community. You will ideally work collaboratively with teachers and leadership to develop strategies that enhance student care and strengthen educational programs, promoting positive student behaviour and improved learning 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 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 considerable knowledge and understanding of the delivery of education programs and/or behaviour management plans; and ability to identify problems and assist teachers and other Education Assistants in the development of strategies and solutions.
- Demonstrated well developed oral communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to lead, mentor, coach, induct and train other Education Assistants and professional teams, including providing advice and evaluating education programs.
- Demonstrated well developed written communication skills, including report writing, and the ability to coordinate, collect and present student data at a whole school community level in a meaningful way.
- Demonstrated well developed organisational skills, including the ability to coordinate staff rosters and relief to assist in the delivery of effective education programs.
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/SS1034992
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 Wednesday, 1 April 2026
