Education Assistant - Special Needs (Wellard)

Education Assistant
- Special Needs Branch: Sunrise Primary School Division: Independent Public School
- South Metropolitan Education Region Salary: Level 2/3, $36.87
- $41.37 per hour (EA (Gov) GA 2025) Work Type: Permanent
- Full Time FTE: 1.0 Location: Wellard Closing Date: 2026-06-04 4:30 PM This is a permanent full-time position commencing as soon as possible At Sunrise Primary School, our students are at the heart of everything we do. We are nurturing a caring school community that celebrates the connections and importance we all play to ensure every child is on a pathway to a successful future. This is supported by passionate staff, evidence-based practices and an unwavering commitment to student success. We are ideally looking for Staff who RISE to ensure:
- Belonging matters – every child is known, valued, and included.
- Inclusivity and diversity are embraced
- They bring passion to their teaching
- Active engagement in coaching and whole school practices
- Commitment and dedication to opening a new school and
- A sense of fun and joy in their work Effective teaching and learning will be grounded in evidence-based instruction and trauma-informed practices, supported by a consistent, whole-school approach to pedagogy, programs, policies, and processes. Education Assistants will be part of a dynamic, collaborative team, committed to continuous professional growth to ensure the success of all. Building a connected school community will involve prioritising warm, respectful relationships with families, recognising them as essential partners in each child’s learning journey. Find out more about our school by visiting Sunrise Primary School or Schools Online. The Role As a Special Needs Education Assistant, you will under teacher direction, assist in the education programs and in promoting a supportive and inclusive learning environment. Education Assistants will assist teachers in the delivery of planned education programs to assist students to reach their full potential through the development of their academic, social, emotional, and physical skills including the operation of computers and digital technologies. 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 goals in special education. You should have a high level of interpersonal skills and work collaboratively with staff members to meet the needs of students. Applicants will ideally possess the knowledge and experience of working with students with a range of disabilities and learning difficulties and the ability to support student growth, both academically and socially, within the classroom setting. 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 chance, please contact Sally Woollard, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9526 4060 or emailing . 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
- A six (6) 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/SS1045190 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. The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process. Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 4 June 2026 Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3r5ixn