Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/SS660398
This is a permanent part-time (0.5FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2021
Greenbushes Primary School (PS) is seeking to appoint an Education Assistant – Special Needs to join their friendly team. Our school is part of a tight-knit and supportive community, catering for students from Kindergarten to Year 6.
Greenbushes PS embarked on a school improvement journey in 2020, through the Fogarty EDvance program. In line with our improvement targets, we are implementing a number of small group, evidence-based instructional and intervention programs, to bridge the gap for students currently achieving below the expected standard.
The successful applicant for this position will ideally be highly competent, experienced and passionate. They will work as part of a whole school team committed to high expectations of all staff and students, and to high levels of capability and performance.
The Education Assistant – Special Needs will work to support individual and small groups of students in the key areas of literacy and numeracy, by delivering targeted instructional and intervention programs. An understanding of Systematic Synthetic Phonics for Reading and Spelling, and capacity to utilise Explicit Direct Instruction within target literacy and numeracy groups will be highly regarded.
In addition, the successful applicant will work in a one-on-one capacity with Students with Special Needs, creating resources and working with classroom teachers to support students to develop their social, emotional and self-management skills.
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):
- Good written and oral communication skills, including the ability to interact with students with special needs, parents and teaching professionals on the provision of educational programs, and to assist teachers in understanding students where necessary.
- Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as part of a team in the evaluation of educational programs, including special education and therapy programs where these have been implemented.
- Good organisational skills that will assist in the delivery and development of effective education programs to students and subsequent feedback to teaching professionals or psychologists.
- Ability to assist teachers or therapists in implementing educational programs, including special education and, should this be a requirement of the position, occupational and/or physiotherapy programs.
- Knowledge of health and physical disabilities in students and adolescents.
- Ability to assist with general health and well-being of students.
Applications will be assessed against these work related requirements (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 Greenbushes Primary School can be found by visiting www.greenbushesprimaryschool.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
For further job related information:
You are encouraged to contact Kylie Loney, Principal for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Greenbushes, by telephoning (08) 9764 3535 or emailing kylie.jones3@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 two (2) page statement addressing the Work Related Requirements (selection criteria), in context of the role and business needs of the school
- A CV of up to four (4) 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
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; and
- 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
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 Tuesday, 8 December 2020
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS
ARE NOT ACCEPTED.