Applicants from the previous process SS/SS991778 who were assessed as suitable are not required to reapply.

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 1, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

North Parmelia Primary School's (PS) vision is 'Together, we will be daring and robust learners.' This vision shapes the operation of the school.

North Parmelia PS follows the focus of the Classroom First Strategy which places the emphasis of learning on the interaction between the classroom teacher and the 300 students. 

Find out more about our school by visiting North Parmelia Primary School  or Schools Online.

The Role

As an Special Needs Education Assistant you will form part of our dedicated team of staff working with students with a range of additional needs including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Global Developmental Delay (GDD) and other mental health and developmental disabilities and/or disorders. In this role you would collaborate with the classroom teacher to assist in the planning and delivery of educational programs to support the learning and development of students with additional needs. Building meaningful relationships with children with additional needs and their families would be an important part of this role, so high interpersonal skills and effective communication strategies would be highly regarded. Applicants with Team Teach Training (Positive Handling), and knowledge of Trauma Informed Practices are encouraged to apply.

Suitable applicants would ideally be confident working with small groups of students, be highly motivated, flexible and enthusiastic about developing and implementing specialised education programs to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

We ideally seek enthusiastic team members who take initiative in adapting tasks to meet student needs and work well in collaborative environments. Our staff should have high expectations and truly believe that all students can learn and be successful. At North Parmelia PS, you would embrace evidence-based strategies across the school to meet the needs of students.

Effective relationships and partnerships which promote positive outcomes for students are central to everything we do. We are a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) school and our values underpin all that we do.

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 Erin Turner, Principal, on (08) 6173 8500 or emailing Erin.Russell@education.wa.edu.au.

During the school holidays, please contact Erin Turner on erin.russell@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; and
• A three (3) page statement addressing the 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: SS/SS1064082

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 22 October 2026