We are seeking to establish a pool of Education Assistants Special Needs (EASN) for 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.

Opening in 2027, Alkimos North East Primary School (PS) will provide a high-quality education for students from Kindergarten to Year 6 within a culture of belonging, high expectations and strong community partnership.

As a foundation school, Alkimos North East Primary School has a unique opportunity to intentionally establish the culture, learning environment and teaching practices that will shape the school's future. From the outset, the school will be committed to creating a connected community where every student is known, valued and supported to achieve success.

Find out more about our school by visiting Alkimos North East Primary School Facebook Page or Schools Online.

The Role

Suitable applicants will ideally work in close partnership with classroom teachers to deliver education programs and help build supportive and inclusive learning environments. Our EASN will ideally work flexibly across individual, small group and whole class settings, both in and out of the classroom, to actively support student learning goals and deliver targeted intervention programs. In our Kindergarten and Pre-Primary classes, there is a genuinely collaborative teaching role with EASN working alongside the teacher to support learning across the whole class.

EASN would support teachers in delivering planned education programs, helping every student to succeed through the development of academic, social, emotional and physical skills, recognising that many students benefit from this support. Within this role, applicants may also be asked to provide feedback on education and therapy programs and to contribute to the evaluation of student progress toward individual goals.

The ideal applicants will ideally have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with staff to meet students' needs. Applicants with knowledge and experience supporting students with a range of disabilities and learning difficulties and the ability to foster both academic and social growth within a classroom setting are strongly encouraged to apply.

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 Belinda Bewick, Principal on (08) 6206 5297 or emailing Belinda.Bewick@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 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/SS1061177

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 31 August 2026