Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS669783
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2021
Do you want to make a positive difference?
Lesmurdie Senior High School (SHS) is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Education Assistant – Special Needs to join their team.
As an Education Assistant – Special Needs you will work with students with various educational needs due to disability, learning and social difficulties, as well as assisting in the differentiation and delivery of planned educational programs. The successful applicant would ideally have professional knowledge and proven experience of working with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), behaviour and engagement needs, sensory needs and those requiring mental health support, amongst other special needs.
The successful applicant will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills to seamlessly integrate and collaborate with an effective and established team of Student Support staff. To be successful in this role you will be organised and able to take initiative in order to support students at educational risk, assist staff in curriculum delivery, as well as assisting with pastoral care of students. This role involves working closely with students, staff and parents to provide the best educational outcomes for students with educational needs. This may include attendance at Case Conferences, assisting with the development and implementation of Individualised Education Plans, recognising and maintaining own Professional Learning needs and contributing positively to the school community.
Set in the beautiful Perth Hills, Lesmurdie Senior High School was established in 1981 and currently has a growing population of over 1000 students and 100 staff. Rich in community spirit, our school boasts the best of both worlds, a semi-rural location surrounded by bushland, just 30 minutes from the CBD. With leafy, open grounds, friendly students and staff, we pride ourselves on building positive relationships within our school. We are an inclusive school and embrace our growing diversity. We are proud of the 'Lesmurdie Way' which fosters a feeling of togetherness, caring and a sense of family.
Achieving Independent Public School status in 2011, Lesmurdie is a school of choice. This is evident through our strong student enrolments, quality staff and effective community partnerships. We are committed to the intellectual, creative, physical and social growth of our students and we respect them as individuals with different histories, needs, interests, abilities and aptitudes. Our students are friendly, confident and successful and our teaching and support staff provide a distinctive, comprehensive education with strong academic and vocational pathways assisted by effective pastoral care programs and approaches.
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 (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 Lesmurdie Senior High School can be found by visiting www.lesmurdie.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.
For further job related information:
Please contact Lynette Harris, Manager Corporate Services, by telephoning (08) 9291 1200 or emailing lynette.harris@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 maximum three (3) 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 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
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 Monday, 8 March 2021
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.