Branch: Atwell 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: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time
FTE: 0.1-1.0
Location: Atwell
Closing Date: 2026-07-02 4:30 PM
Applicants from the previous process IPS/SS981204 who were assessed as suitable are not required to reapply.
We are seeking to establish a pool of Education Assistant - Special Needs 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.
We are a proud Independent Public School which promotes an environment where students learn to take responsibility for their actions, respect and value diversity, and see themselves as global citizens who can contribute to a more peaceful and sustainable world.
Our strong sense of community is grounded in our core values of Respect, Personal Excellence, Freedom, Inclusion and Fair Go, Resilience, and Sustainability, which guide our behaviour expectations and underpin our Positive Behaviour Support approach.
Atwell Primary School (PS) includes a growing Intensive English Centre (IEC), which enriches our culturally diverse community and strengthens our commitment to inclusive, responsive and high-quality learning experiences for all students.
Our staff are dedicated to delivering our vision of building well-rounded citizens with a passion for lifelong learning
Find out more about our school by visiting Atwell Primary School or Schools Online.
The Role
Atwell PS is seeking Special Needs Education Assistants who are passionate about supporting students and committed to maximising their impact on student learning. Successful applicants should display high expectations and a genuine belief that all students can learn and achieve success within a supportive and inclusive environment.
As a valued member of our school community, you should embrace the evidence-based practices implemented across the school to meet the diverse needs of students. Experience in synthetic phonics, MultiLit/MiniLit, supporting students with learning difficulties, and social and emotional learning programs will be highly regarded. Applicants should value the whole child, recognising that academic, social, emotional, creative and physical development are all essential to student success.
We are seeking enthusiastic team members who demonstrate initiative in adapting learning activities to respond to individual student needs. In this role, you will work collaboratively with teachers and colleagues, contributing your knowledge and expertise to create effective and inclusive learning environments.
As an Education Assistant Special Needs, you should support teachers in delivering educational programs and assist students with their learning, as well as their social, emotional and physical development. You should help ensure students’ health, safety and wellbeing, including attending to minor illnesses or injuries and providing personal care where required.
Under the direction of teachers, you will assist in implementing educational programs and work with students in both classroom and out of class learning environments. A willingness to work with students during break times, on excursions and across a range of school activities will be highly regarded.
Applicants should possess highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills, with the ability to build effective work relationships with teachers, support staff, families and external agencies to meet the diverse needs of students. The ability to provide constructive feedback to teaching staff regarding student progress, engagement and wellbeing is highly regarded. A compassionate, respectful and student-centred approach, along with a commitment to ongoing self-reflection and professional growth, is highly desirable.
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 Narelle Wakeling, Deputy Principal on (08) 6174 2400 or emailing
[email protected].
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
Up to a five (5) 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/SS1046670
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 2 July 2026.
