Please note as of Monday, 26 August at 12.17pm an amendment has been made to the closing date
Suitable applicants from previous process IPS/SS901953 need not apply.
Appointment Pool
Karratha Senior High School (SHS) are seeking to establish a pool of Special Needs Education Assistants for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2024 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
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.
The 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.
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 Award Scheme Development and Accreditation Network (ASDAN), Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communications Handicapped Children (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.
Find out more about our school by visiting karrathashs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
Take the virtual tour of Karratha here and see what we have to offer!
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Paula Marriott on (08) 9182 6900 or emailing Paul.Marriott@education.wa.edu.au
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
- consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application Instructions
Apply online in two easy steps:
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A two (2) page detailed written statement addressing the following work related requirement for selection criteria (2) only:
- Demonstrated 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.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS912793
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 9 September 2024
