Education Assistant - Special Needs - Lead

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2026

North Mandurah Primary School (PS) is a dynamic and inclusive school of approximately 250 students, committed to achieving positive life outcomes for every child. Our moral purpose is to ensure all students experience academic success and personal growth within a safe, supportive and engaging learning environment. Strong partnerships with families and the wider community further enhance the positive culture at our school. Guided by the Positive Behaviour in Schools framework, we actively promote our values of Aspire, Resilience, Respect and Responsibility, fostering a culture where students are supported to thrive both socially and academically.

North Mandurah PS is seeking an experienced, highly skilled and passionate Lead Education Assistant to join our team. This is an exciting leadership opportunity for an Education Assistant who is committed to supporting student success, building staff capability and contributing to a positive, inclusive school culture.

Our school includes a vibrant mainstream setting and a Specialist Learning Program (SLP) for students with Autism, with a strong focus on inclusion, collaboration and student wellbeing.

Find out more about our school by visiting North Mandurah Primary School or Schools Online

The Role

The Lead Education Assistant is a key member of the Student Services and Inclusion team. Working closely with the Principal, Deputy Principals, Student Services team and SLP Coordinator, the successful applicant should provide leadership, guidance and support to Education Assistants while ensuring students receive high-quality, consistent support across the school.

Key Responsibilities:

The successful applicant will ideally display:

• Respond to student escalations, providing timely intervention, co-regulation and de-escalation strategies to support students to successfully return to learning.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of Behaviour Support Plans, Risk Management Plans and Individual Education Plans.
• Work collaboratively with staff to develop proactive strategies that promote positive behaviour, engagement and inclusion.
• Assist in coordinating supports and interventions across both the Specialist Learning Program and mainstream settings.
• Support attendance improvement initiatives through family engagement, monitoring attendance concerns and assisting students to re-engage with school.
• Coach, mentor and support Education Assistants, modelling best practice and building staff capability through feedback, guidance and professional learning.
• Promote consistent school-wide practices and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, allied health professionals, external agencies and families to support positive student outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to case management and student support processes.
• Support the implementation of trauma-informed, inclusive and student-centred practices across the school.
• Coordinate Education Assistant relief coverage to ensure continuity of support for students and staff.
• Monitor staffing requirements and work collaboratively with school leadership to manage daily Education Assistant allocations.
• Provide leadership and line management support to Education Assistants, including performance feedback, coaching and professional guidance.
• Conduct regular check-ins with Education Assistants to support wellbeing, professional growth and effective workplace practices.
• Assist with the induction of new Education Assistants, ensuring they are familiar with school procedures, expectations and student support processes.
• Facilitate effective communication between Education Assistants, teachers and leadership to ensure coordinated and consistent support for students.
• Contribute to performance development and review processes in consultation with school leadership.
• Display initiative, professionalism and sound judgement in responding to student, staff and operational matters, exercising discretion in problem-solving, decision-making and always maintaining confidentiality.

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 Lisa Oliver, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9586 0800 or emailing lisa.oliver@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 three (3) page statement addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
  • Demonstrated considerable knowledge and understanding of the delivery of education programs and/or behaviour management plans; and ability to identify problems and assist teachers and other Education Assistants in the development of strategies and solutions.
  • Demonstrated well developed oral communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to lead, mentor, coach, induct and train other Education Assistants and professional teams, including providing advice and evaluating education programs.
  • Demonstrated well developed written communication skills, including report writing, and the ability to coordinate, collect and present student data at a whole school community level in a meaningful way.
  • Demonstrated well developed organisational skills, including the ability to coordinate staff rosters and relief to assist in the delivery of effective education programs

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 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1049906

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 29 June 2026