We are seeking to establish a pool of Special Needs Education Assistants (SNEA) permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2027 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Alinjarra Primary School (PS) provides a safe, caring and inclusive environment for students, which offers a full, student-centred curriculum and encourages strong community participation.

Catering for Kindergarten to Year 6 students, our community consists of a variety of nationalities with over 30 different languages spoken by our families. Our staff are friendly, experienced, passionate and committed to improving the outcomes for our students, with most staff being long-serving members of the school community.

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

The Role

As SNEA, suitable applicants will under teacher direction, assist in the education programs and in promoting a supportive and inclusive learning environment. SNEA will 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, suitable applicants 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.

Suitable applicants will ideally have a high level of interpersonal skills and work collaboratively with staff members to meet the needs of students. The desired applicants will ideally possess the knowledge and experience of working with students with a range of disabilities and learning difficulties and the ability to support student growth, both academically and socially, within the classroom setting.

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 Amanda Rodgers, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9462 9950 or emailing amanda.rodgers@education.wa.edu.au.

During the school holidays, please contact Amanda Rodgers, on 0428 774 296 or amanda.rodgers@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 four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.

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/SS1064810

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 16 October 2026