Full-time – Temporary

October 2025 – December 2025

Applications close 10am Monday 18 August 2025

The role of the Special Needs Education Assistant will be to support and assist high school aged students with disability who are accessing curriculum at an early primary years level. The Special Needs Education Assistant will also assist subject specialist teachers through the delivery of planned and coordinated programs tailored for the physical, intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual development of all young students including those with specific learning needs or disability. The Education Assistant will require a qualification of Certificate IV (Special Needs) and will be directed by the Learning Enhancement Coordinator and Subject Specialist Teachers.

The successful applicant will demonstrate the ability to:

Assist teachers with the preparation for, and supervision of, students, including those with special needs, in class activities.

Support teachers in the implementation of Individual Education Plans for specific students.

Assist teachers in the delivery of the planned teaching and learning programs including ASDAN and ABLEWA to achieve the best outcomes for our students who have special learning needs.

Assist teachers with the preparation of teaching aids, materials and other resources which will be used to support the learning of students who have special learning needs.

Have an understanding of the Disability Standards for Education and an awareness of obligations under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992.

Provide feedback to the classroom teacher so they can effectively report and communicate with parents.

Be fully supportive of the Catholic ethos and the Presentation traditions and practices of the College.

Proficient IT skills.

The successful applicant will also have a warm and welcoming disposition, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a demonstrated ability for self-directed work, flexibility, resourcefulness and excellent attention to detail.

Our College implements the CEWA Child Safe Framework.

To apply please attach:

A covering letter addressed to the Principal, Ms Robyn Miller, outlining your experience and suitability for this role at Iona (no longer than one A4 page).

Current Resume stating relevant experience, work history, academic transcripts (Cert IV Special Needs) or qualifications, and contact details of three confidential referees.

A copy of your current WWC card.

Valid (or able to obtain) National Police History Check from Western Australian Education and Training Sector (Crimtrac) (less than 3 months old).

Current First Aid / Anaphylaxis / Asthma certification (or able to obtain).

Please refer to our website www.iona.wa.edu.au for full Job Description.

Applications are to be submitted via SEEK website.

Enquiries can be emailed to [email protected]

Phone (08) 9384 0066