Education Assistant - Special Needs

This is a 9 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026 with possible extension

Orange Grove Primary School (OGPS) is a small and growing metropolitan school set in a beautiful rural setting located on the edge of the Darling Escarpment near Bickley Reservoir. Our school has a long and proud history from 1923 and while tradition is an important part of our culture, our focus is on preparing children for the future. Orange Grove's reputation for inclusivity, high expectations and explicit instruction in literacy and numeracy attracts students from a variety of areas.

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The Role

We’re looking for people who ideally enjoy a challenge and are motivated to push themselves, both professionally and personally. The successful applicant will ideally take ownership of their own development, is open to feedback, and is willing to embrace evidence-based approaches to support student learning. Applicants that value teamwork and actively contribute to a positive, collective school culture are encourged to apply.

At OGPS, we believe that finding the right people comes first, we’ll support you with the skills and development that follow, but the mindset, commitment, and values start with you.

The successful applicant should assist teaching staff in the delivery of planned education programs and in promoting a supportive and inclusive learning environment. They will also provide feedback when required on education and therapy programs and participate in the evaluation process relating to student progress. The ability to assist with the general health and wellbeing of students is highly desired.

To be successful in the role, you will ideally use strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills which will be used to develop and promote the school’s values, ethos, and priorities across the school community. The successful applicant should ideally possess the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with staff, students, and teachers. Experience working independently delivering phonics intervention via Promoting Literacy Development (PLD) or other synthetic phonics programs would be beneficial to the role.

Want to know more?

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

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.

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Eligibility

To work with us, you must:

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: