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 and up to the end of Term 1, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
At Brunswick Junction Primary School (PS), we serve a wide and diverse community. We offer high quality education to all of our students.
We aspire for all students to feel safe, happy and successful. Our warm and friendly school culture makes our school an enjoyable and creative place for our students to thrive, to grow and develop their unique individual skills. The school has a strong focus on building the character development of each student. The school's philosophy promotes a culture that students learn to behave responsibly and become responsible learners through the provision of a meaningful and supportive environment.
The school draws its students from the town of Brunswick Junction and the surrounding rural district. The town is located on the Southwest Highway. It is 160 kilometres from Perth and only 25 kilometres from Bunbury and 10 kilometres from Australind.
Find out more about our school by visiting Schools Online.
The Role
We are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Special Needs Education Assistants to join our pool. In this role, you will support the Department’s focus on teaching and learning for students with additional needs by assisting in the implementation of specialised education programs under teacher guidance and in alignment with documented plans.
Working collaboratively with classroom teachers, you will help deliver planned programs to individuals and small groups, support learning activities and demonstrations, and contribute to the ongoing review and evaluation of education and therapy programs.
At Brunswick Junction PS, we implement evidence-based programs including Talk for Writing, UFLI, Origo, Macqlit, Bond Blocks, and Friendly Schools, and we are proud to be a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) school.
This is a rewarding role that will allow you to make a real difference in the lives of students with special needs. If you are passionate about making a difference, apply today and join our team of dedicated educators.
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 Samantha Warner, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9788 9100 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
- A three (3) 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/SS1037240
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4:30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 17 June 2026
