We are seeking to establish a pool of Education Assistants – Special Needs 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.

As an Independent Public School (IPS) we hold high standards of our staff and students. Our school motto is ‘strive to be your best’. All our staff are included in the decision-making process as we believe in a team driving towards the same goals. We pride ourselves on our ‘country’ values and enjoy making a difference to the lives of the students at Cunderdin DHS. You will need to be interested in nurturing the whole child and have a strong dedication to the improvement of all our students’ outcomes.

We have a beautiful learning environment that instils a sense of ownership from our staff and students. Cunderdin District High School (DHS) is situated in the Wheatbelt, a short 160km east of Perth and 60km east of Northam. Cunderdin is a small vibrant community with great amenities that provides opportunities for individuals to experience all that country life has to offer whilst only being 1.5 hours from Perth.

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

The Role

At Cunderdin DHS, our school staff are a positive team who are dedicated to the needs of our students. They provide a safe and nurturing learning environment for our students to grow in.

As a Special Needs Education Assistant at our school, suitable applicants should assist the teacher in delivering planned education programs and encourage students to reach their full potential through the development of their academic, social, emotional and physical skills. This will be undertaken in a supportive and inclusive learning environment and will include the implementation of individual student or small group programs or demonstrations.

You should have a high level of interpersonal skills and work collaboratively with staff members, parents, students and other providers to meet the needs of students. Suitable 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 Karen Argent, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9635 3300 or emailing karen.argent@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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Demonstrated knowledge of health and physical disabilities in students and adolescents.
6. 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: IPS/SS1072002

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 25 November 2026