Education Assistant - Special Needs

Education Assistant - Special Needs Branch :
Gilmore College Division :
Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region Salary :
Level 3, $ - $ per hour (EA (Gov) GA 2025) Work Type :
Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time FTE :
Location :
Orelia Closing Date :  4 : 30 PM Attachments :

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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. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Gilmore College is a vibrant and inclusive learning community focused on innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Educators at Gilmore are supported to grow professionally using evidence-based, high-impact teaching strategies that drive student success. Staff are provided with opportunities with clear pathways to roles that contribute to strategic school improvement. At Gilmore College, our vision is one where quality teaching and learning drive success, and connection inspires growth.

Our moral purpose is to empower every student to thrive through meaningful connection, continual growth, and a shared pursuit of success. Grounded in the values of Respect, Integrity, and Resilience, we foster a high-impact teaching and learning community where high expectations, positive relationships and collective responsibility guide every action and decision.

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Gilmore College supports students with many different learning and support needs. Our staff work with students across all year levels and programs. We are looking for applicants who have experience helping students with learning difficulties, specific learning disorders, and disabilities in a secondary school setting. The ideal candidate will be flexible, friendly, and have strong interpersonal skills.

As a Level 3 Education Assistant – Special Needs, you will support the delivery of planned educational programs, working under teacher direction to provide assistance to individual students and small groups. You will contribute to a collaborative and inclusive classroom environment, supporting students’ academic, social, and emotional development.

Experience working with students who present with learning and behavioural challenges, mental health and medical needs, or limited English literacy (EALD) is highly desirable. Training and experience in implementing Direct Instruction programs will also be well regarded.

• Caring, proactive, and responsive to student needs
• Effective team players, with strong collaboration skills
• Skilled in written and oral communication to support the delivery of individual and group programs
• Committed to building positive relationships with students, staff, families, and the wider community
• Dedicated to supporting the implementation of the school’s Business Plan and priorities through agreed programs and strategies

If you are passionate about supporting students to achieve their potential and thrive in a diverse and inclusive school community, we encourage you to apply.

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

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.

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• 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 and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.

Additional eligibility and…