Advertised Vacancy Number IPS/SS866945
Appointment Pool
Kelmscott Primary School (PS) is seeking to establish a pool of enthusiastic and inspirational 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 commencements within the 2024 school year.
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, experience and ability to support student growth, both academically and socially. Suitable applicants should have excellent communication skills, a strong commitment to student learning and show a willingness to contribute and be part of a positive team environment.
Suitable applicants will assist teaching staff in the delivery of planned education programs and in promoting a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all students. They will provide literacy, numeracy and behavioural support and ideally be highly knowledgeable and experienced in working with children with disability, including those with physical, cognitive, social and emotional, behavioural, and additional learning needs.
The Special Needs Education Assistant will ideally have the knowledge of effective strategies to support students, combined with the ability to be highly organised and use initiative. You will assist the teacher with the operation of computers and digital technologies, implement individual or small group programs, and the supervision of students in out of class activities and on school excursions. Suitable applicants will work across classrooms, so flexibility is important to the role. You will also assist with the preparation and maintenance of the learning environment by maintaining materials and resources, for use in classes, displays and demonstrations, and assisting the teacher with clean and safe storage of items after classes and activities.
Kelmscott PS values relationships with students, staff, parents/carers and the wider community with all staff and students encouraged to follow Our Charter with its values of Respect, Responsibility, Safety and Pride. At Kelmscott PS we strive to create an engaging and welcoming school community with an enrolment of 350 students from Kindergarten to Year 6. We have a strong shared vision which provides a well-balanced education, maximising the emotional, social and academic outcomes for all 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 Kelmscott Primary School can be found by visiting www.kelmscottprimaryschool.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.
For further job related information:
Please contact Samantha Higgins, Deputy Principal, by telephoning (08) 9496 9300 or emailing samantha.higgins3@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holiday period please contact Samantha Higgins on 0406 228 015.
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 statement addressing the Work Related Requirements (selection criteria), in context of the role and business needs of the school
- A CV 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.
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 Thursday, 21 December 2023
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
