Education Assistant - Special Needs
Gosnells Primary School · Gosnells, WA
Please note that a change to the advert to include Fixed Term opportunities was made on 22 April 2026
We are seeking to establish a pool of experienced, dedicated and caring Education Assistants – Special Needs for permanent and fixed term, fulltime and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year and up to the end of Term 3, 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Gosnells Primary School (PS) is home to a very successful Specialist Learning Program for Students with ASD. Applicants with the ability to understand and work within the structure, routines and evidence-based practices that support students with autism will be highly regarded. If successful in gaining a position from this pool, applicants will be required to work across mainstream classrooms and/or Specialist Learning Program classes, depending on school needs.
Gosnells PS is a highly supportive, progressive and data driven school which is committed to excellence in teaching and learning. It is recognised as achieving the highest rates of staff satisfaction in the whole of the Department of Education with proven success in building a cohesive, collaborative and inspired team of educators. The school provides staff with opportunities to pursue areas of interest or expertise through ongoing distributed leadership, coaching, mentoring and phase of learning opportunities. All staff are committed to the school’s pedagogical pillars of purpose, engagement and relationships and it endeavours to create a leading high performing school.
Find out more about the school by visiting: gosnellsps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
As an Education Assistant Special Needs at Gosnells PS, you will assist in the implementation and delivery of planned education programs and support the learning, social, emotional and behavioral development of students with diverse learning needs. Education Assistants will work with individual students and small groups to reinforce learning programs, support engagement in classroom activities and assist students to achieve their identified educational goals.
Suitable applicants should be able to provide valuable feedback to teachers and other relevant staff regarding student progress, participation and achievement. They may also assist in the implementation of therapy, behavior support and individual education plans, and contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of student outcomes. Education Assistants will also be responsible for preparing, organising and maintaining learning resources, classroom materials and relevant administrative documentation to support effective teaching and learning programs.
Applicants should display patience, initiative, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team in a dynamic school environment. The capacity to build positive relationships with students, staff and families, while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality, is desirable to this important role. Experience in supporting students with a range of learning needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and complex mental health diagnoses, is highly desirable. The ability to remain calm in high-pressure environments, particularly when students are dysregulated or during emergency situations, is desirable. Applicants should display a consistently student-focused approach, inspire a passion for learning in others, and value the sense of achievement that comes from supporting student growth and success.
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 Scott Tapper, Principal, on (08) 9234 6350 or emailing scott.tapper@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 four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A three (3) to four (4) 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.