We are seeking to establish a pool of Special Needs Education Assistants 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 2, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Ellen Stirling Primary School is an Independent Public School providing a balanced approach to quality, evidence based, explicit instruction teaching and intentional play for the children in the Coolamon and some Aveley areas of Ellenbrook. We cater for students in Kindergarten to Year 6. We encourage our students to see themselves as learners and set individual learning goals. Our Moral Purpose states that we 'Will provide a safe, enriched learning and teaching environment driven by high expectations for success'. The school motto 'Explore, Discover, Grow' is reflected throughout the school's active and engaged student learning programs.
Find out more about our school by visiting ellenstirlingps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
As an Education Assistant - Special Needs, you should have experience supporting students with a range of disabilities and learning difficulties, and a commitment to fostering their academic and social development. You will ideally display strong organisational, interpersonal, and teamwork skills, along with a genuine passion for supporting student success.
This role covers a working day from 8:15am to 3:15pm and collaborating closely with teachers, support staff, families, and external professionals across a variety of classrooms and year levels. You should apply your skills and experience to support students with diverse needs, including physical and intellectual disabilities, diabetes, Autism, and complex mental health conditions. Relevant qualifications in special needs education are desirable.
You will ideally assist in delivering planned education programs, supporting student wellbeing, and using effective behaviour management strategies, particularly when responding to complex behaviours. Flexibility, initiative, and the ability to adapt to changing needs are highly desirable.
We are seeking proactive, reflective team members who are open to feedback and committed to continuous improvement. You should contribute to monitoring student progress and implementing evidence-based strategies to maximise learning outcomes.
As part of our team, you would help build a positive school culture with high expectations for learning and behaviour, working collaboratively with students, families, and colleagues to achieve the best possible outcomes for every student.
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 Tracy Dickinson, Manager Corporate Services, on (08) 6497 4200 or by emailing Tracy.Dickinson@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 (3) page statement addressing the following 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: IPS/SS1042802
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 04 June 2026.
