1 x Special Needs Assistant (P/T) & 1 x Gen Assistant( P/T to Full-Time)

Perth Waldorf School Invites applications for Early Childhood

1 x Special Needs Assistant (0.5FTE)

and

1 x General Assistant (from 0.2 FTE – Full-Time)

to start Term 1 2027

We invite applications for the position of 1 x Special Needs Assistant (0.5 FTE) and 1 x General Assistant (from 0.2 FTE to Full-time) in the Kindergarten. This position requires a person with a high level of social-emotional intelligence, and the following attributes.

• Certificate IV in Education Support (Special Needs Assistant) or equivalent. Certificate III in Early Childhood (or similar) (General Assistant)

• Expertise, experience and training appropriate to the needs of the children requiring support.

• Ability to work with subtlety maintaining each child’s feeling of security in the classroom.

• Ability to support the authority of the Early Childhood Teacher and/or the Kindergarten Assistant in the classroom.

• Working knowledge of Steiner childhood development.

• Working with Children Check.

• The right to work in Australia (no sponsorship)

A Position Description for each role can be found on our school website: www.pws.wa.edu.au 

Applicants must hold a Working with Children Check or be willing to obtain one, as well as having the right to work in Australia (No opportunity for sponsorship). 

“At Perth Waldorf School we are committed to promoting the safety, health and wellbeing of children and young people and expect all school staff, parents, students, volunteers and visitors to the school to share that commitment.”

Please indicate which position you are applying for. Written applications, including a CV and two referees, should be marked ‘Private & Confidential and emailed to: employment@pws.wa.edu.au  

Applications close Tuesday 15th September 2026 at 5pm however the school retains the right to fill the position before that date or readvertise.