Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/SS771796
This is a permanent part-time (0.4FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2023
Ashfield Primary School (PS) is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Mainstream Education Assistant to join their friendly team.
As an Education Assistant – Mainstream you will support the general health and well-being of students. The successful applicant will collaborate and work in a team environment to assist the teacher in delivering planned education programs and in promoting a supportive and inclusive learning environment. You should have good written and oral communication skills to enable the implementation of individual or small group programs.
We are seeking an individual who is organised and able to use their initiative to assist with the preparation and maintenance of the learning environment. The successful applicant should also be able to work under limited supervision and guidance, perform tasks that require discretion, judgement and initiative in achieving clearly defined outcomes determined by the teacher.
Ashfield PS has four core values - Respect. Resilience. Responsibility. Perseverance. These values are strongly embedded in our Behaviour Management System and Ashfield Superstars, which is our whole school rewards system to recognise our student's efforts.
Ashfield PS caters for approximately 120 students from Kindergarten through to Year 6. Our students come from a variety of different nationalities which creates a rich diversity. At Ashfield PS we are committed to providing a high quality teaching and learning program that gives all of our students the opportunity to achieve success. With high expectations, we work together with the wider school community to prepare our students to become respected and contributing members of society.
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 Ashfield Primary School can be found by visiting www.ashfieldps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
For further job related information:
Please contact Dana Marshall by telephoning (08) 6216 1300 or emailing dana.marshall@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 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 two (2) 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.
- complete the Department’s Aboriginal Cultural Appreciation course; 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 Thursday, 15 December 2022.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.