Advertised Vacancy Number IPS/SS863115
Appointment Pool
Towards Tomorrow
Karratha Senior High School (SHS) is seeking to establish a pool of Special Needs Education Assistants for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2023 school year and up to the end of Term 4, 2024. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2023 school year, up to the end of Term 4, 2024.
About the Role
As Special Needs Education Assistants you will, under teacher direction, assist in the education programs and in promoting a supportive and inclusive learning environment. Suitable applicants will assist the teacher in the delivery of planned education programs to assist students to reach their full potential. through the development of their academic, social, emotional, and physical skills including the operation of computers and digital technologies.
Suitable applicants should have a high level of interpersonal skills to enable them to work collaboratively with staff members to meet the needs of students. They will ideally possess the knowledge and experience of working with students with a range of disabilities and learning difficulties and the ability to support student growth, both academically and socially, within the classroom setting.
In the role of a Special Needs Education Assistant, you should be highly engaged in the development of student independence through planned and explicit approaches to support their self-management and self-regulation skills. This includes involvement, with the teacher, in the development, monitoring and review of student programs and plans. Suitable applicants should display self-reflection, respect, kindness and teamwork at all times. They should also have high expectations for all students and be committed to whole school approaches.
About our School
At Karratha SHS we are committed to making the job application process as seamless as possible with streamlined written selection criteria. We encourage all interested applicants to contact us for information about the role and application process, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Karratha SHS is an inclusive school, students who have a disability work in a range of settings such as mainstream classes and the Inclusive Learning Unit. We support these students with the support of an Education Assistant and a Special Educational Needs (SEN) plan which is created by the staff who work with the students. SEN plans are individualised, consisting of goals and strategies used to achieve the goals. Experience with Classroom Management Strategies (CMS) and Team Teach training is regarded. Adjustments are made by the classroom teacher in class to support the student’s needs for participation, curriculum access and assessment. Some programs used in the Inclusive Learning Unit are ASDAN, TEACCH, Direct Instruction (Spelling Mastery and Reading Mastery), Letters and Sounds and You Can Do It Education.
Karratha SHS is proud of its ability to achieve academic excellence as well as opportunity for all through its co-curricular programs. We provide our students with the chance to become confident learners, skilled leaders and responsible citizens. Karratha SHS is a Positive Behaviour Support School and we promote our expected behaviours of Show Respect, Act Responsibly and Be Inclusive.
The school environment is friendly, supportive, and places a strong emphasis on pastoral care. Our motto, ‘Towards Tomorrow’, urges students to be committed to creating a successful future for themselves.
Take the virtual tour of Karratha SHS here and see what we have to offer!
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.
- The 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.
- The 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 Karratha Senior High School can be found by visiting karrathashs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.
For further job related information:
You are encouraged to contact Paula Marriott, Manager Corporate Services for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Karratha, by telephoning (08) 9182 6900 or emailing Paula.Marriott@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 detailed written statement addressing the following work related requirement (selection criteria two) below.
- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position and the work related requirements.
- 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 and training requirements
Employees will be required to:
- provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy;
- consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit prior to commencement of employment;
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check;
- complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
- complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment and every three years thereafter;
- complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement;
- complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy.
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.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Monday, 4 December 2023
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
