Education Assistant - Special Needs

Applicants from the previous process IPS/SS1000532 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 1, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Rockingham Senior High School Education Support Centre (SHS, ESC) is an Independent Public School for students in Years 7 to 12 with special educational needs and is co-located with Rockingham Senior High School. The Rockingham SHS ESC community is committed to “Building Independent Futures” by making a positive difference in the lives of young people with complex and challenging behaviours. We believe that all our students can learn and be successful at school and in the wider community.

Find out more about our school by visiting Rockingham Senior High School Education Support Centre or Schools Online.

The Role

As an Education Assistant you will ideally have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a willingness to participate in a range of professional learning opportunities to further build your skills and knowledge. In joining our dedicated team of educators, you would ideally be willing to contribute and work as part of this team and display a commitment to working collaboratively to build positive relationships with students, parents, staff, and the wider community.

Applicants are encouraged to provide examples displaying their flexibility, successes and challenges, in supporting students with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory impairments, complex communication needs, autism spectrum disorder and complex behaviours, in implementing a range of specialised educational programs.

Suitable applicants will ideally be highly effective in engaging and motivating students whilst assisting teachers to provide an appropriate learning environment. A strong knowledge of issues and strategies pertaining to trauma informed practice, mental health practices, autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disability is highly desired. Additionally, an understanding of Award Scheme Development and Accreditation Network (ASDAN) and an ability to support students in offsite programs such as Workplace Learning and Vocational Education & Training is highly regarded. Training in Team Teach and an ability to provide appropriate positive handling of students is greatly valued.

Applicants with Education Assistant qualifications or a willingness to undertake further study to become qualified and who are ready to take on new challenges will be highly regarded.

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 Claire Perkins, Finance Officer, on (08) 9523 7600 or emailing Claire.Perkins@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 two (2) 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 effective written and oral communication skills, including report writing and the ability to effectively interact with students with special needs, and liaise with parents, teachers and community members and assist teachers in understanding students where necessary.
  • Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills with the ability to contribute to a professional team and provide advice and evaluation in the development of the education program, including special education and therapy programs where they h