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 3, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Bayswater Primary School (PS) is an Independent Public School catering for students in Kindergarten to Year 6. At Baywater PS, we provide a safe inclusive and visually engaging environment in which every student is supported and encouraged to achieve their potential, as successful learners.
Bayswater PS aims to build lifelong learners who belong to a community to become their best. Our school promotes and encourages a sense of community involving staff, students, parents and the wider community, who work together to provide and develop positive relationships. We celebrate a proud history and reputation for excellence. We have a diverse student population with a real family atmosphere. We strive for a dynamic learning community that is supportive and works collaboratively. Staff use explicit teaching strategies and shared leadership that drive the education and paedology of the school to develop resilient learners.
Find out more about our school by visiting bayswaterps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
As Education Assistant - Special Needs, suitable applicants will under teacher direction, assist in the implementation of specialised education programs and maintain a supportive, inclusive education program to meet the specific needs of students. Suitable applicants should display a commitment to working collaboratively and building positive relationships with students, parents, staff and the wider community.
Suitable applicants will ideally have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ideally be versatile with the ability to work well under pressure. Applicants should ideally have a calm, positive and professional manner and have the ability to use your initiative to assist the teacher with the general care and wellbeing of students and maintenance of the learning environment.
The desired applicants will ideally be highly motivated, and possess sound written and oral communication skills to support individual or small group-based programs. The ideal applicants should also have a strong knowledge of a range of evidence-based techniques for learning and behaviour and have some experience or knowledge of disabilities.
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 Heidi Baker, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9462 6600 or emailing Heidi.Baker@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 two (2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF.
- 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 knowledge of health and physical disabilities in students and adolescents.
Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the remaining selection criteria assessed in the further stages of the recruitment process. The remaining selection criteria can be found in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
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/SS1045645
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 10 June 2026
