We are seeking to establish a pool of Special Needs Education Assistants 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 2, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Established in 1985, Cyril Jackson Senior Campus Education Support Centre (CJSC ESC) is a progressive school which enrols students with disabilities from Years 10 to 13. Located in the Perth suburb of Bassendean, we are a 5-minute walk from Ashfield Train Station. Our close proximity to the railway line facilitates independent travel and students commute daily from local suburbs. We are a dynamic school with a dedicated and professional team who believe in our vision “Empowering every student to identify and reach their full potential through encouragement, opportunity, inclusivity and positive celebration of achievement”.
We motivate student learning by focusing on high expectations and positive engagement, and do this by providing a range of individualised programs and a relevant curriculum in a safe and inclusive environment, where students feel they belong thus increasing their confidence and capacity to fully participate in opportunities which promote emotional, social and academic growth, maximising their ability to take an active, independent and valued place in their community. Our belief is that every student has the capacity to learn and we navigate successful pathways, one student at a time. We are looking for like-minded proactive, energetic education assistants who share our vision and have a passion for supporting students with special needs.
Find out more about our school by visiting cyriljacksonesc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
The Special Needs Education Assistant plays a key role in supporting the teaching and learning process by assisting teachers in the delivery of planned educational programs and fostering a supportive, inclusive learning environment. Suitable applicants should be enthusiastic, innovative and motivated and able to work collaboratively and effectively within high functioning teams to support positive student outcomes.
Suitable applicants should assist in creating an environment conducive to learning, produce and assist in implementing purposeful and relevant learning experiences that support a wide range of student learning needs. They will ideally engage in continuous self-reflective practise and contribute positively to professional collaboration and engagement within the school community.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills are highly desirable, enabling the successful applicant to work collaboratively with staff to meet the diverse needs of students. Applicants should display knowledge and experience in supporting students with a range of disabilities and be able to promote both academic progress and social development within the classroom setting. Within this role, applicants should be familiar with, or willing to learn strategies to assist in the implementation of a variety of specialised programs including behaviour analysis, Direct Instruction, Multilit, Dyslexia-SPELD Foundation (DSF) Phonics Books, Award Scheme Development and Accreditation Network (ASDAN) and Team Teach alongside providing off-site support including Work Placement, Excursions and Camps.
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 Virginia Abson, Manager Corporate Services, on (08) 9413 4850 or emailing Virginia.abson@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 two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position; and
- A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF.
- Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills, including report writing and the ability to effectively interact with students with special needs, and liaise with parents, teachers and community members and assist teachers in understanding students where necessary.
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills with the ability to contribute to a professional team and provide advice and evaluation in the development of the education program, including special education and therapy programs where they have been implemented.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of health and physical disabilities in students and adolescents.
- Demonstrated ability to assist with the general health and well being of students.
Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the remaining selection criteria outlined in the attached JDF assessed in the further stages of the recruitment process.
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/SS1048703
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 24 June 2026
