Please note: The closing date has been extended
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS597357
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 4, 2019
Do you want to make a positive difference?
Waggrakine Primary School (PS) is seeking an experienced, dedicated and enthusiastic Education Assistant Special Needs – Lead.
As a Special Needs Education Assistant – Lead at Waggrakine PS, you will need to provide support in all levels of primary education and be committed to supporting teachers, therapists and special needs students from Kindergarten to Year 6 to ensure the learning environment is inclusive and relevant. You may be required to provide support and advice on management programs for students at risk, design and implement behaviour management programs, maintain records and assist with training education assistants. You will work independently with individuals or small groups of students or in the classroom to enable the delivery of high quality student focused learning programs. A high competency of communication, ICT, numeracy and literacy skills are required.
At Waggrakine PS we ‘Achieve by Caring’ through nurturing children’s education and wellbeing. Our expectations, ‘Respect, Responsibility and Active Learning’ are embodied in all learning. Through an inclusive and engaging curriculum, our staff tailor learning to meet the needs of every child. We aim to provide children with the skills to be a life-long learner.
All children are invited to join our friendly and vibrant school community. Our students enjoy happy classrooms, creative open spaces, nature playgrounds and 21st century learning using high quality technologies. As an independent public school we value community involvement and welcome parents as partners in education, believing that by maximising parent/carer input and communication, we increase opportunities for our students to reach their potential. The school also provides a learning environment where students communicate, collaborate, create and critically think.
Waggrakine PS fosters a model of distributed leadership where all staff are encouraged to have a go, take risks, try new ideas and lead in different areas of expertise. The suitable applicant will be able to work under limited supervision and will be able to apply techniques, skills and knowledge acquired through previous experience, on the job learning or relevant qualification. It is expected that the range of duties to be performed will be achieved at a higher competency than those reached by a Level 2 Education Assistant (Special Needs). Please refer to the JDF.
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Well developed organisational skills, including the ability to coordinate staff rosters and relief to assist in the delivery of effective education programs.
Applications will be assessed against these work related requirements of the position. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Further information about Waggrakine Primary School can be found by visiting www.waggrakineps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.
For further job related information
You are encouraged to contact Elisabeth Turner, Principal, for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Geraldton by telephoning (08) 9968 1800 or emailing Lis.Turner@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holidays you can contact Elisabeth Turner on 0429 110 314.
Application Instructions
All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.
Your application should include:
- A three (3) page statement addressing the Work Related Requirements, in context of the role and business needs of the school
- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- The contact details for two (2) work related referees (one being your current line manager)
It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.
You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4127.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.
Eligibility and training requirements
Employees will be required to:
- obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check
- complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement
- complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy
- complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment
- provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy
Education Assistants working with Kindergarten students may be required to have, or be actively working towards, a Certificate lll in Education Support (or approved equivalent) in order to meet the educator-to-student ratio outlined in the National Quality Standard for Early Childhood Education and Care.
Approved equivalent qualifications are published by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Friday, 18 October 2019
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.