Specialist Schools School Assistant Application

  • ACT Specialist Schools Learning Support Assistant Application

  • Form Status

  • Application's for school assistants roles with ACT Education Directorate are currently closed.

    To register your intereset and to be notified when applications go live, please use the below link: 

    ACT Education School Assistant interest register

  • Thank you for your interest in applying for a Learning Support Assistant role with the ACT Education Directorate in our Specialist schools.

    Learning Support Assistants in specialist schools work alongside teachers and school leaders to support student learning, engagement and wellbeing throughout the school day.

     About our Specialist Schools:

    ACT public schools include 4 specialist schools that provide education settings for students who have been diagnosed with moderate, severe or profound intellectual disability:

     

    Our specialist schools are:

    • Black Mountain School supports students in years 7 to 12 from Canberra’s northside.
    • Cranleigh supports students in kindergarten to year 6 living north of Lake Burley Griffin.
    • Malkara School supports students in preschool to year 6 on Canberra’s southside.
    • The Woden School provides a supported high school program for students in years 7 to 12 living on the southside of Canberra.

     

    The ACT Public Service is committed to applying the principles of merit-based selection, equity and diversity and procedural fairness in our recruitment processes. Further details on how we hire can be found here: www.jobs.act.gov.au/how-we-hire.

     

    Important Information

     Mandatory fields:  Fields marked with * are mandatory to complete. Personal information is collected on behalf of ACTPS agencies. Information collected will only be used for the purposes for which you gave it and will not be disclosed to other persons or organisations without your prior consent unless required by law.

     

    Completing this form:  You will be asked to complete several pre-screening questions so your eligibility can be assessed. 

     

    For casual school assistant applications you will need to provide:

    • Your resume/CV.
    • Certified copy of your ACT Working with Vulnerable People card.
    • Copies of any relevant qualifications or certificates and final academic transcripts.
    • A written application of no more than three pages addressing the selection questions.
    • At least one referee report, however two is preferable, from your current or most recent supervisor.

     Multiple files can be uploaded but must not exceed 10MB per file. Documents uploaded must be in PDF (.pdf) or Microsoft Word formats (.docx, .doc or .rtf). 

     

    Submit: To lodge your application, click Submit within the Declaration tab. You will receive a confirmation email with a unique reference number and a copy of your application once it is successfully lodged.

    If you have any technical issues or queries about completing this form, please contact EDUSchoolAssistant@act.gov.au

  • Position Interest and Availability

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  • Available from*

  • Connect and chat event


    The Specialst Schools will be holding connect and chat events for applicants to meet school staff and find out more about the role of Learning Support Assistants in the school.

    It is recommended that you attend a connect and chat prior to submitting your application. 

    Date and time options: 

    • Thursday 23 April 2026
      9:30 am – 10:30 am
    • Thursday 30 April 2026
      4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

    Locations
    Sessions held at the ACT’s 4 public specialist schools:

    • Black Mountain School
    • Cranleigh School
    • Malkara School
    • The Woden School

    Please register your attendance for one of the connect and chat events here.

  • I have registered to attend or attended a connect and chat event at a Specialist School*

  • Personal Details
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    Please tell us about who you are and how to contact you. Your given and family name must be your legally recognised name.

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  • Do you have any special consideration/reasonable adjustments that need to be part of this selection process? E.g. Disability - either physical or psychological (such as anxiety), health condition or need for an interpreter.*

  • Do you identify with any of these diversity/inclusion groups?
    This is an optional question. We strongly encourage and support diversity, inclusion and equality in our workforce with a range of tailored programs. We value having staff with diverse backgrounds and are committed to having a respectful and inclusive culture where all individuals have equal opportunities in the workplace.

  • Diversity/Inclusion groups (optional tick boxes)

  • Pre-Screening

    Fields marked with * are required
  • Are you currently employed?*
  • Are you currently employed in the ACT Education Directorate?*
  • What are your current working rights?*

  • Non-Australian citizens: You must demonstrate your right to work and residency status by providing certified true copies of the relevant pages from your passport and supporting Visa documentation

  • Self Disclosure

  • In the past 5 years, have you been found to have engaged in misconduct?*
  • Have you ever had your employment terminated on the grounds of misconduct?*
  • Do you have any other relevant information to disclose about your general conduct, such as relevant police records, convictions or reportable conduct, to help determine your suitability?*
  • Have you received a voluntary redundancy from the ACTPS in the last 2 years? Note: if you have received a voluntary redundancy in the last 12 months you are generally ineligible to be re-engaged until after the exclusion period has expired.*

  • Qualifications

  • Are you currently a ITE Student?*
  • Are you currently enrolled in an undergraduate teaching degree or pursuing a Master of Education*
  • Are you part of an affiliated pathway program with the Education Directorate?*
  • Do you have any additional relevant qualifications? e.g. Certificate III in school based education support or Early Childhood Qualification*

  • Please note Preschool Assistants will be required to provide copies of your Early Childhood Qualification and Final Academic Transcripts.

  • School Preferences

    Suitable applications will be shared with nominated schools.
  • Which Specialist Schools would you like to be considered for?*

  • Written Assessment Questions

    For the written component of your application, please address the following questions in relation to your preferred school assistant role. Examples of roles and responsibilities for each stream of the school assistant classification can be found in the applicant pack.
  • Learning Support
    Local Designations
    • Learning Support Assistant (SA2/3)
    • Preschool Assistant – Koori (SA3)
    • Preschool Assistant (SA3)
    • Vision Support Assistant (SA3)
    • Hearing Support Assistant (SA3)
    • Bilingual Assistant (SA3)
    Role

    Roles within the Learning Support stream provide support to teachers and students who have intellectual and/or physical disabilities in classroom activities and may include:

    • working with individual students or small groups
    • providing physical support, emotional support and personal hygiene and health care for students
    • assisting with the implementation of approved specialist programs
    • providing specialist hearing, vision or bilingual support to students.
    Questions to Address
    • Describe the strategies you would implement to support students in their learning and development to achieve positive educational outcomes, noting students may have intellectual and/or physical disabilities.
    • How would you build and maintain effective relationships with colleagues and communities?
    • How would you communicate effectively with students or colleagues to ensure you are understood?
    • Can you provide an example of when you have had to prioritise multiple tasks to meet deadlines?
    • Can you provide an example of when you have had to work independently and as part of a team to complete a task?
    • Can you provide an example of how you would apply and maintain work, health and safety practices in the workplace in the context of the role you are applying for?

  • Application

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  • Declaration

  • I have read and acknowledge the ACT Public Sector Code of Conduct.

  • Mandatory Training

  • All positions within the Education Directorate are required to undertake training through HRIMS Learning. Casual employees are encouraged to discuss with schools the allocation of time during bookings to complete required training.

    HRIMS Learning modules can be accessed through ConnectED when log onto the Education network.

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  • You are about to lodge your application. You must ensure that you have completed all the required information and attached all required documentation as stated. If you have any technical issues or queries regarding your application, please contact EDUSchoolAssistant@act.gov.au

    If you are ready to lodge this application now, please click the Submit button.

    Privacy Disclaimer

    The ACT Education Directorate collects personal information for People and Performance and other employment‑related purposes. The Directorate is required to handle your personal information openly and transparently, and in accordance with the Territory Privacy Principles set out in the Information Privacy Act 2024.

    Your personal information may be used and shared within the Directorate, including with People and Performance staff, schools, managers, and relevant ACT Government areas, where this is necessary to carry out employment‑related functions.

    If you do not provide the requested information, the Directorate may be unable to progress your application or request.

    Further information about how the Directorate manages personal information, including how to access or correct your information and how to make a privacy complaint, is available in the Education Directorate Privacy Policy.

     

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