Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS901760
Appointment Pool
John Butler Primary College (PC) 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 commencing Term 3, 2024 and up to end Term 1, 2026. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements for the remainder of the 2024 school year, up to the end of Term 1, 2026.
John Butler PC, catering for students from Kindergarten to Year 6, is in the northern suburb of Butler. Opening in 2014, the college is of a modern and contemporary design, including purpose-built specialist facilities for students with disability, to create a positive and supportive learning environment in which all students can thrive. The innovative college model, which integrates a regular Primary Education Program and a dedicated Education Support Program for students with disability within one school, provides an inclusive and tailored learning experience to support students of all abilities to achieve their personal best.
Within the John Butler PC one-school model, suitable applicants are required to work flexibly across the college to support the learning of students in the regular primary and the education support programs.
Suitable applicants should provide literacy, numeracy and behavioural support and high-level personal care and activities of daily living for students with mild to severe disability and/or additional needs. Suitable applicants will ideally be highly knowledgeable and experienced in working with students with disability, including those with physical, cognitive, social, and emotional, behavioural, and additional learning needs.
We are preferably seeking applicants with knowledge and experience in Applied Behaviour Analysis, Literacy and Numeracy support, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Team Teach, positive handling, peg feeding, suctioning, seizure training, changing, hoisting, and/or delivering therapy programs such as hydrotherapy. Professional learning is also available to staff in these areas.
Applicants who can contribute to an effective team and a high-performance culture at John Butler PC will also be viewed favourably. Specifically, we are seeking applicants who can use their initiative; who can build effective working relationships and work well as a team member; who deal with conflict constructively; who are self-reflective and open to learning and development; who are reliable; and who will persevere should they face challenges.
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 John Butler Primary College can be found by visiting johnbutlerpc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.
For further job-related information:
Please contact Amanda Davies, Deputy Principal by telephoning (08) 9561 4300 or emailing amanda.davies2@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holiday period, please contact Michelle Vandenhelm, Manager Corporate Services, on 0409 306 440.
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 four (4) 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 six (6) 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
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 4:00pm (WST) on Monday, 15 July 2024.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE.
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.