Education Assistant - Special Needs
- Perth Metropolitan, Western Australia
- Department of Education
- Fixed Term - Full Time
- Fixed Term - Part Time
- Permanent - Full Time
- Permanent - Part Time
- Closing at: Sep 18 2026 - 16:30 AWST
- Level 2
- Level 3
- Lancelin Primary School
- Independent Public School - North Metropolitan Education Region
- Level 2/3, $36.87 - $41.37 per hour (EA (Gov) GA 2025)
- 0.1-1.0
- Pool Ref IPS/SS1063181
- Lancelin
- Education Assistants
Applicants from the previous process IPS/SS1021305 who were assessed as suitable are not required to reapply.
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 4, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Lancelin Primary School (PS): inspiring excellence to fly high...empowering learners to see far. Our moral purpose underpins all we do at Lancelin PS. We are a proud Independent Public School having achieved this status in 2023, and are committed to ensure every student, in every classroom, every day are working to achieve the best they can be.
We cater for children from Kindergarten to Year 6 from the town of Lancelin and the surrounding communities of Seaview Park, Ledge Point, Ocean Farms, Seabird and Redfield Park. We offer a 3-year-old Kindergarten readiness program for prospective Kindy Students, ensuring our new families feel secure and settled upon starting school.
Find out more about our school by visiting Lancelin Primary School or Schools Online.
The Role
Suitable applicants will assist teaching staff in the delivery of planned education programs and in promoting a supportive and inclusive learning environment, providing feedback when required on education and therapy programs, and participate in the evaluation process relating to student progress. The ability to assist with the general health and wellbeing of students is desired.
Suitable applicants will ideally possess strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills which will be used to develop and promote the school’s values, ethos, and priorities across the school community. You will ideally be compassionate and able to work collaboratively to implement documented plans.
Suitable applicants should possess the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with staff, students, and teachers, and ideally 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 Louise McCauley, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9655 1077 or louise.mccauley@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/SS1063181
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 18 September 2026
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