Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/SS703700
This is a permanent part-time (0.8FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2022
Are you a dedicated and passionate Education Assistant looking for a rewarding change?
Kambalda Primary School (PS) is seeking an enthusiastic, hardworking and motivated Education Assistant – Mainstream to join their friendly and supportive team.
As an Education Assistant – Mainstream you will assist in the delivery of planned education programs that will help in the development of young minds. In this role you will collaborate and work in a team environment. You will ideally possess good written and oral communication skills enabling implementation of individual or small group programs, and the ability to support general health and well-being of students. You should be able to work unsupervised with students on a needs basis. You will ideally be organised and be able to use your initiative to assist with the preparation and maintenance of the learning environment.
The successful applicant will work under teacher direction in a diverse role. You will ideally have the ability to work with students of all ages, regardless of individual abilities and needs. You will support teachers to deliver programs and Individual Education Programs whilst also providing assessment feedback and showing initiative to provide learning opportunities that develop or complement a student’s Individual Education Program. As an Education Assistant – Mainstream you would also provide support to ensure the learning environment is inclusive and relevant with the health and safety of students being a high priority.
The successful applicant will ideally have the ability to manage student behaviour in accordance with school policies and programs. You should also have a strong desire to work with students in a school setting.
Kambalda PS caters for children from Kindergarten to Year 6 and is located 55 kilometres south of the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder. Our values of resilience, organisation, persistence, confidence and getting along are embedded in how we operate and in everything we do.
We are a small school with students of all abilities and interests. Kambalda PS has a supportive community and parent body. The school prides itself on meeting the needs of all students in an inclusive learning and school environment. Student needs are well catered for in the school.
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):
- Sound oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interact with students, parents and teaching professionals.
- Sound interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team.
- Sound organisational skills that will assist in the delivery of effective educational programs to students.
- Ability to assist with the 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 Kambalda Primary School can be found by visiting www.kambaldaps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
For further job related information:
You are encouraged to contact Toni Colling, Principal, for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Kambalda East, by telephoning (08) 9027 2900 or emailing toni.colling@education.wa.edu.au.
During the school holiday period, please contact Toni Colling on 0417 966 356.
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 five (5) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
- The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably 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 Friday, 1 October 2021.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.