This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027

Woodvale Secondary College (SC) is ideally seeking to appoint a highly motivated and dedicated Special Needs Education Assistant to join their friendly and dynamic team. 

Woodvale’s vision and values are reflected in the College’s commitment to working together with its community to provide an innovative and caring learning environment where each student is given the opportunity to develop academic rigour and to achieve personal excellence. An appointment to Woodvale SC presents an exciting opportunity to work with staff who possess superior interpersonal skills and work closely with students, parents, teachers and the community to achieve the best educational outcomes for our students.

Find out more about our school by visiting www.woodvale.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

The successful applicant 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.

We are seeking a Special Needs Education Assistant who ideally displays a consistently patient and regulated demeanour, particularly when working with students who present with complex and challenging behaviours. The ability to remain composed under pressure, respond proactively, and implement consistent behaviour support strategies is desirable.

In this role, you will ideally assist teachers in delivering planned education programs and will ideally implement individual and small group programs. 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 a resilient, compassionate professional who is ideally committed to inclusive education and who thrives 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 Michelle Rouhliadeff, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 6207 2400 or emailing Michelle.Rouhliadeff@education.wa.edu.au.

During the school holidays, please contact Michelle Rouhliadeff on Michelle.Rouhliadeff@education.wa.edu.au.

Agency Referrals: Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at schoolsrecruitment@education.wa.edu.au during the advertising period.

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 selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Demonstrated ability to assist professionals in the implementation and evaluation of education programs, including special education and, if required, occupational and/or physiotherapy programs.
4. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of health and physical disabilities in students and adolescents.
5. Demonstrated effective organisational skills that will assist in the delivery of effective education programs and subsequent feedback and evaluation to teachers or psychologists.
6. Demonstrated ability to assist with the general health and well being of students.

Short listed applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the 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/SS1065781

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 Thursday, 15 October 2026