Applicants from the previous process IPS/SS995532 who were assessed as suitable are not required to reapply.
We are seeking to establish a pool of innovative and motivated 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 1, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Working in a recently established public primary school presents unique challenges that require a particular skill-set and outlook. Of utmost importance are the personal qualities you bring to the role. You should value developing positive relationships with students, families, colleagues, and the wider community. You ideally will have a ‘can do’ attitude and the ability to anticipate and adapt to change; showing initiative, flexibility and creative problem solving to produce the best opportunities for students.
Our school is located in the growing suburb of Southern River, surrounded by rapidly developing housing estates. In 2023 Yarralinka Primary School (PS) opened its Stage 2 buildings, which has seen the school expand up to Year 6. Our school community include families of different backgrounds and cultures, many from overseas, where English is not the first language or dialect spoken at home.
Find out more about our school by visiting yarralinkaps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
Yarralinka PS are seeking Special Needs Education Assistants with a passion for working with students and are ideally committed to maximising their impact on student learning. Suitable applicants would have high expectations and truly believe that all children can learn and be successful in a supportive and inclusive learning environment. As a valued staff member at our school, you should embrace evidence-based strategies in place across the school to meet the needs of students. Experience in synthetic phonics, MultiLit/ MiniLit, working with students with learning needs, disabilities and social and emotional learning will be highly regarded. You should value the whole child, acknowledging that academic, social, emotional, creative and physical dimensions are vital.
Ideally, we seek enthusiastic team members who show initiative in adapting tasks to meet student needs. You should contribute advice and expertise, collaborating with staff to support student achievement. Suitable applicants should actively engage in self-reflection. Under teacher direction, you will assist in the implementation of education programs. An ability to work with students in out-of-class activities, during breaks in the school day, and on school excursions would be beneficial.
Suitable applicants should display good organisational skills and the ability to provide feedback on student progress to teaching professionals. You will be responsible for assisting teachers with the supervision of students for activities and the general health and wellbeing of students, which may include attending to minor illnesses and/or injuries.
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 Chris Burgess, Principal, on (08) 9391 4340 or emailing christopher.burgess2@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 outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position; and
- A statement of up to four (4) pages 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: IPS/SS1048021
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 12 June 2026
