This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2026
At Ellenbrook Secondary College, we are proud to be a school for everyone, where multiculturalism and success are celebrated as our greatest strengths. With over 60 languages spoken within our community, we embrace the richness that diversity brings, fostering an environment of respect, self-worth, and confidence. We are committed to providing a supportive, inclusive atmosphere where all students can thrive, regardless of their background.
We are committed to empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students through programs such as Deadly Sista Girlz and the Clontarf Academy. These initiatives focus on leadership, empowerment, and educational success, ensuring that Indigenous students have the support and opportunities they need to excel.
Find out more about our school by visiting ellenbrooksc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
The Lead - Education Assistant Special Needs should mentor, coach, and model good practices for other Education Assistants. You would be an important and valued leader of the Learning Support team. The successful applicant should ideally operate collaboratively with superordinates and subordinates and be able to build and maintain effective team-based relationships. We value individuals who are highly professional, organised and display excellent communication skills, in line with the Department of Education’s Code of Conduct, drawing on these attributes when working with staff and the school community.
The Lead - Education Assistant Special Needs contributes to the design and implementation of documented plans and provides solutions and support to teachers and education assistants, which promotes positive student behaviour and improved educational outcomes in the classroom. This role also works in conjunction with Student Services on giving a disability lens to Behaviour plans as required.
Ideally, you would have excellent organisational skills with the ability to coordinate, plan and manage utilising good computer skills. The successful applicant would conduct inductions for new contracted and casual and relief staff, supporting Work Health and Safety systems and processes, Performance and Development processes, coordination of resources and directly supporting staff and students experiencing challenges.
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 Diarmuid McDonagh, Manager Corporate Services, on (08) 9297 9704 or by emailing diarmuid.mcdonagh@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.
- A maximum of three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF.
- Demonstrated considerable knowledge and understanding of the delivery of education programs and/or behaviour management plans; and ability to identify problems and assist teachers and other Education Assistants in the development of strategies and solutions.
- Demonstrated well developed oral communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to lead, mentor, coach, induct and train other Education Assistants and professional teams, including providing advice and evaluating education programs.
- Demonstrated well developed written communication skills, including report writing, and the ability to coordinate, collect and present student data at a whole school community level in a meaningful way.
- Demonstrated well developed organisational skills, including the ability to coordinate staff rosters and relief to assist in the delivery of effective education programs.
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/SS1038965
Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 15 May 2026
