Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS653644
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2021
Is it time for a change? Then what are you waiting for, Riverton Education Support Centre wants you to join their friendly and professional team.
As an Education Assistant Special needs at Riverton Education Support Centre (ESC) you will assist teaching staff in the delivery of planned educational programs and in promoting a supportive and inclusive learning environment. You will work under the direction of a teacher and will be required to share your professional knowledge, with your peers, collaborate with school community members, administration and para-professionals to support student achievement. We are seeking someone with a commitment to enhancing student’s learning opportunities through on- going reflective classroom practises and a commitment to plan and engage in professional learning opportunities. The successful applicant will show a willingness to contribute and be part of a positive team environment.
The ESC currently has over 30 students enrolled and is growing bigger every year. At Riverton the 3 ESC classrooms are situated next to their age appropriate mainstream peers. The physical set out of the school is also of an inclusive nature. All students on our campus have the same play areas and lunch breaks at the same time all students are supervised by both mainstream and ESC staff. Our staff members are integrated closely with our mainstream colleagues, sharing resources, rooms, timetables, committees and Education Assistants across our campus.
Riverton Primary School have students from extremely varied backgrounds, with over 40 nationalities and languages. We actively celebrate and embrace the diversity of cultures in a variety of ways. Within the Education Support Centre, we have a variety of different nationalities, diagnosis and a range of abilities, ranging from high support to low support needs, including Students with Intellectual Disabilities, Students that fall within the Autism Spectrum Disorder, Students with Anxiety and other Mental Health Diagnosis. At the Campus we have specialist teachers in the areas of Music, Physical Education and Science. Some of the students from the centre attend these sessions with additional support. The successful applicant will need to be able to work across both schools, i.e. in mainstream and sometimes in the Education Support Centre. In these settings the Education Assistant will be required to: 1/1, work with small groups of mainstream and Education Support Students, and also be responsible for the implementation of programs developed and designed by teachers for small groups of students.
The Education Assistants rotate around the campus on a semester basis. The applicant must have a good understanding of the needs of students with special needs. They must work under the direction of the teacher and work pro-actively with all staff members across the campus. Applicants must have knowledge of Positive Practices in Behavioural Support and knowledge of Augmentative / Alternative Communication Strategies.
Students from the ESC attend mainstream classrooms and priorities are individualised based on the needs of the student. On Fridays most students from the centre attend their mainstream class and teachers work collaboratively to implement programmes that are beneficial to all students. Education Assistants may be required to attend mainstream classes with the special needs students on these days and take groups of students and implement and monitor programmes as required.
Riverton ESC is a level three school located in Riverton, and co-located on the same site as Riverton Primary School. Both schools on the Campus acquired Independent Public School status in 2016.
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 (selection criteria):
- Effective written and oral communication skills, including report writing and the ability to effectively interact with students with special needs, and liaise with parents, teachers and community members and assist teachers in understanding students where necessary.
- Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to contribute to a professional team and provide advice and evaluation in the development of the education program, including special education and therapy programs where they have been implemented.
- Ability to assist professionals in the implementation and evaluation of education programs, including special education and, if required, occupational and/or physiotherapy programs.
- Knowledge and understanding of health and physical disabilities in students and adolescents.
- Effective organisational skills that will assist in the delivery of effective education programs and subsequent feedback and evaluation to teachers or psychologists.
- Ability to assist with the general health and well being of students.
Applications will be assessed against these work related (selection criteria) 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 Riverton Education Support Centre can be found by visiting Schools Online.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here
For further job related information:
Please contact Breeanna Kossen, Manager Corporate Services by telephoning (08) 9237 2777 or emailing breeanna.kossen@education.wa.edu.au
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 statement addressing the Work Related Requirements (selection criteria), in context of the role and business needs of the school
- A CV 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
Employees will be required to:
- Obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment; and
- Obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check
- Provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy
TRAINING
Employees will be required to:
- Complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
- Complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy; and
- Complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Thursday, 5 November 2020
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.