Education Assistant - Special Needs

North East Metropolitan Language Development Centre (NEMLDC) 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 2027 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

NEMLDC is a specialist school for children who have Developmental Language Disorder (DLD).  We are one of five unique Independent Public Schools (IPS) providing specialist speech, language and academic intervention for children from Kindergarten to Year 2. We are not an Education Support facility, and our students typically exit to their mainstream schools at the end of year 2. Staff members work in a collaborative team that includes Teachers, Speech Pathologists, an Occupational Therapist, School Psychologist, Education Assistants and Administration staff. Dedicated staff at NEMLDC focus on developing strong oral language skills to support literacy. 

NEMLDC has over 350 students enrolled across three campuses which are co-located with West Morley, Beechboro, and North Balga Primary Schools. Education Assistants may be placed at any campus and may change campus locations according to the needs of the school. Staff are student focused, with high expectations, and value building of strong working relationships with our community

Find out more about our school by visiting northeastldc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online

The Role

Special Needs Education Assistants at NEMLDC should display strong interpersonal and communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and a commitment to evidence-based, explicit teaching practices. Working closely with a multidisciplinary team, they would support students to achieve positive educational outcomes through consistent and responsive support.

Suitable applicants will ideally contribute to the implementation of programs and individual plans for students at risk under the supervision of a multidisciplinary team. They would support the delivery of these plans, ensure alignment with overall educational outcomes, and maintain accurate records of their implementation. Knowledge of MiniLit and Classroom Management Strategies (CMS) will be highly regarded.

NEMLDC is committed to growing and nurturing staff through comprehensive induction processes, collegial support and mentoring, and ongoing professional learning opportunities.

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 Nicole Barranca, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9218 16***or ***************@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 three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position; and
• A statement addressing the 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 have been implemented.
  • Demonstrated ability to assist professionals in the implementation and evaluation of education programs, including special education and, if required, occupational and/or physiotherapy programs.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of health and physical disabilities in students and adolescents.
  • Demonstrated effective organisational skills that will assist in the delivery of effective education programs and subsequent feedback and evaluation to teachers or psychologists.
  • Demonstrated ability to assist with the 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 41***for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1061694

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 28 August 2026