Advertised Vacancy Number IPS/SS867062
Appointment Pool
Eden Hill Primary School (PS) is seeking to establish a pool of enthusiastic and dedicated Education Assistants - Special Needs for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2024 school year. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencement within the 2024 school year.
The suitable applicants should ideally have a high level of interpersonal skills to enable them to work collaboratively with staff members in the delivery of planned education programs and promotion of a supportive and inclusive learning environment. The ability to monitor students’ progress in achieving educational goals and provide feedback back to the teacher is also part of this role.
Preferably, you should have capacity and interest in developing leadership skills to assist in mentoring and coaching. Candidates with the drive to learn and ability to model good practices for other Education Assistants will be highly regarded.
The suitable applicants should ideally display experience in working with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder across K to 6 and possess a strong understanding of de-escalation strategies. Experience working with children with complex behaviours, mental health issues, vision and hearing impairment, diabetes and learning difficulties would be an advantage. Furthermore, experience in using direct and explicit instruction, MultiLit, Letters and Sounds, Zones of Regulation and trauma informed practices would be highly desirable.
Suitable applicants would preferably be able to work with a variety of technologies, be able to keep detailed documentation, have knowledge of low-key behaviour management strategies, and be able to respond to a situation quickly and calmly. The Education Assistant – Special Needs may be working with small groups and/or individual students in the classroom or another setting, to support their academic and social development during their time at the school.
Eden Hill PS centres on a positive school culture and is a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) school with the core values of Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Safe and Caring, and Be a Learner. These values are at the core of what we do and are expected from all students and staff. We provide a very supportive working environment and always look to support the professional development and well-being of staff and students.
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 Eden Hill Primary School can be found by visiting edenhillps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.
For further job related information:
Please contact Natalie Mayho, Principal, by telephoning (08) 6455 0800 or emailing Natalie.Mayho@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 three (3) 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 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.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Friday, 8 December, 2023
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
