This is a 6 month fixed term, part-time (0.6 FTE) position commencing Term 3, 2026
Scaddan Primary School, located 50km from Esperance in WA’s Goldfields Region, serves Kindergarten to Year 6 students from the farming communities of Scaddan, Grass Patch, Cascade, Neridup and Salmon Gums. We are a close-knit, caring school that fosters strong relationships and a sense of belonging.
With three multi-age classrooms - Early Childhood (Kindy & Pre-Primary), Junior (Years 1 & 2) and Senior (Years 3 to 6), we offer smaller class sizes and evidence-based teaching to support high-quality, explicit teaching and learning. Our students grow as confident, independent learners and problem solvers, guided by values of pride, excellence, nurturing and respect, and equipped with the skills to thrive in a changing world.
Our school is on a strong improvement journey, with a clear and consistent focus on high-quality teaching in every classroom. Staff work within a connected whole-school approach, using evidence-based programs, explicit teaching practices, consistent lesson design and regular assessment to monitor student progress. We currently implement a range of high-impact programs and approaches, including explicit literacy instruction, structured synthetic phonics, Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (DIBELS) assessment, Talk for Writing, Tracks to Literacy, whole-school spelling and reading routines, and evidence-based numeracy practices. Staff use data regularly to inform planning, identify student needs and provide targeted intervention and extension.
Professional learning, coaching and collaborative planning are highly valued, with staff engaging in ongoing development to strengthen literacy, numeracy and student engagement outcomes. We are committed to building a culture of reflective practice, high expectations and continuous improvement, ensuring every student is supported to achieve success and thrive.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.scaddanps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
Join our team as a Special Needs Education Assistant and support the Department’s objective of delivering high-quality teaching and learning for students with additional needs. You will assist in the implementation of specialised education programs, including occupational therapy, speech therapy and physiotherapy programs, helping to ensure students receive the best possible support and opportunities for success.
Working closely with teachers and allied professionals, you will support the delivery of planned education programs, including the use of digital technologies, and assist with implementing individual and small-group learning programs. You will also provide valuable feedback on student progress and contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of education and therapy programs.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of students and families within a supportive rural school community. If you are passionate about supporting students with additional needs and working collaboratively within a dedicated team, we encourage you 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 Lynley Neill, Principal on (08) 9075 5100 or emailing lynley.neill@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 two (2) 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
- 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: SS/SS1046871
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.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 22 June 2026
