Applicants from the previous process SS/SS980052 who were assessed as suitable are not required to reapply.
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. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Wilson Primary School (PS) has a strong ethos of being a warm, caring and friendly community where every child is treated as a valued individual. Our vision is to develop well-rounded, confident and responsible individuals who aspire to achieve their full potential.
We cater for children in Kindergarten to Year 6. Our team of teachers and education assistants provide innovative and engaging learning experiences. We have a strong focus on providing a high-quality education and require motivated and inspiring Education Assistants who are ideally enthusiastic and dedicated to supporting students with additional needs in an inclusive environment.
At Wilson PS, we work together as a diverse school community, building positive relationships and providing an environment which empowers all students to achieve their unique potential.
Find out more about our school by visiting Wilson Primary School or Schools Online.
The Role
As a Special Needs Education Assistant, you will work closely with teachers to deliver education and therapy programs that promote student learning, engagement, and wellbeing in an inclusive environment. You will support students to reach their full potential through the development of their cognitive, social, emotional and physical skills. Within this role, you would provide feedback when required on education and therapy programs and participate in the evaluation process relating to the achievement of special educational needs (SEN) goals.
At Wilson PS, we are ideally seeking Special Needs Education Assistants who display:
- High-level interpersonal skills and the ability to build respectful and collaborative relationships with students, staff and families
- Flexibility, initiative, and a ‘can do’ attitude in meeting and responding to diverse student needs
- The ability to support student learning in small groups or one-on-one, particularly in the areas of synthetic phonics, literacy and numeracy intervention, and social-emotional learning programs
- Confidence in adapting tasks and supporting student engagement under teacher direction
Experience supporting students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Intellectual Disability, and other complex learning needs across all years of Kindergarten to Year 6 will be highly regarded.
Applicants with experience of Zones of Regulation, Restorative Practices, PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) and AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) devices are 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 Sam James, Deputy Principal, on (08) 9376 8650 or emailing samuel.james@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 selection criteria 2, 3, 4 and 5, as outlined in the attached JDF. Applicants are encouraged to write their three-page statement following a SAO approach.
- 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.
All selection criteria will be assessed throughout the selection process.
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/SS1045019
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 29 May 2026
