Applicants from the previous process IPS/SS993646 who were assessed as suitable are not required to reapply.
We are seeking to establish a pool of dedicated and friendly Education Assistants Special Needs (EASN) 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 1, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Bassendean Primary School (PS) first opened as West Guildford Primary School in October 1906. In 1922, the West Guildford area, along with the school, was renamed Bassendean.
As an Independent Public School, Bassendean PS implements the identified values, focus outcomes and strategic directions of the Department of Education. We aspire to be a school of excellence where students strive to achieve and be successful. We aim to develop students who are confident and positive in developing meaningful relationships and have an understanding that each individual is different. As educators in partnership with parents, our greatest aspiration is that our students will grow up to be adults who contribute positively to their world.
Bassendean PS is a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) school aiming to provide a positive and safe environment that enriches every student’s desire to learn and strive for excellence and to be happy, responsible and confident members of the community.
Find out more about our school by visiting bassendeanps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Under teacher direction, suitable applicants assist in the implementation of specialised education programs for a range of students. As EASN, you may be required to provide feedback on education programs and participate in the evaluation process relating to the achievement of goals in special education. Exposure and understanding of Team Teach and MultiLit Programs (including MacqLit) would be beneficial in this role.
As EASN, suitable applicants will ideally participate in professional learning opportunities to further build their skills and knowledge. In joining our dedicated team of teaching and non-teaching staff, suitable applicants will ideally contribute and work as part of a team and display a commitment to working collaboratively and building positive relationships with students, parents, staff, and the wider community.
Suitable applicants will ideally be flexible, team orientated, enthusiastic and excellent communicators with an understanding of behaviour management practices with the capacity to display initiative across a variety of settings. It would be highly desirable for applicants to have prior experience working with students with special needs and process skills relating to good behaviour management.
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 Greg Hunt, Deputy Principal, on (08) 6216 1400 or emailing Gregory.Hunt@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
- A three to four (3 to 4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF. The remaining selection criteria will be addressed during interview stage.
- (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.
- (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/SS1041852
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 13 May 2026.
