Education Assistant - Special Needs

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.

Located in the centre of Morley, our school of 227 Kindergarten to Year 6 students is at the heart of the community and has been for over 90 years. We celebrate a culturally diverse community which is united by high hopes and expectations for our students and school. Our dedicated staff are committed to ensuring all students achieve their potential through excellence in teaching and support them to be their best in a safe, friendly and inclusive environment.

Knowing strong relationships between all members of our school community support student learning and wellbeing, we work hard to develop and sustain genuine partnerships with our families and the wider community. We are actively involved in the Morley School Network and collaborate with neighbouring schools to ensure we deliver opportunity and best practice to our students.

Find out more about our school by visiting morleyps.wa.edu.au or School Online.

The Role

Education Assistants hold a valued position in our team. Our Education Assistants collaborate in a team environment to support the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans and other documented plans. Applicants should have knowledge of students with additional needs, and the capacity to support students with social skill development and emotional regulation. Experience supporting students from English as an Additional Language/Dialect backgrounds will be highly regarded. As an Education Assistant you would, often independently, work and perform tasks that require discretion and judgement to assist students in achieving their full potential. We strive for an inclusive school environment that caters for students with a diverse range of support needs both academically and socially.

Education Assistants support students and classes across a wide range of curriculum areas and year levels within the school. Suitable applicants will ideally possess a high level of communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate with teachers to scaffold the curriculum and provide learning adjustments. Experience with Literacy and/or Numeracy intervention would be advantageous. It is important that applicants have a positive attitude and the ability to show initiative. We expect that our team members promote the school’s vision to ‘be our best – for every learner, every day’ and contribute to the delivery of whole school approaches. We are seeking team members who are committed to excellence and who are keen to further develop their skills in a team-oriented and supportive environment

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 Ryan Gray, Principal on (08) 9218 1500 or Ryan.Gray@education.wa.edu.au.  

During the school holidays, please contact Ryan Gray on 0422 537 866.

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 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.<