We are seeking to establish a pool of Education Assistants – Special Needs for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2024 school year and up to the end of Term 2, 2025. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Clarkson Community High School (CHS) provides high-quality education to over 4300 students in Year 7 to Year 12. We have high-quality teaching and a curriculum that engage and extend students. Our planning and management focus on practices where students are invited to learn, and we consider how People, Places, Policies, Programs and Processes interact to improve our school and achieve better outcomes for our students. We have approximately 50 staff who are dedicated in helping students achieve their best and make the most of their education.
Find out more about our school by visiting clarksonchs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Suitable applicants will ideally have experience in working with students with a variety of needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Diabetes, Anxiety and Trauma backgrounds. Suitable applicants will ideally be experienced in supporting the needs of students with self-regulation of behaviour and social and emotional responses. Experience in using a variety of strategies to develop communication and socialisation skills is also highly desirable. Applicants who have had experience and expertise in working with challenging behaviours will be highly sought after.
You should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to collaborate well with teachers to create and maintain a supportive, inclusive education program to meet the specific needs of students. Suitable applicants should be organised and able to use their initiative to assist the teacher with the general care and well-being of students and the maintenance of the learning environment. You will ideally work either under general supervision or autonomously and contribute advice and expertise, collaborating with school community members to support student achievement. We are seeking applicants who are ideally committed to enhancing students’ learning opportunities through ongoing reflective classroom practice. You would plan and engage in professional learning opportunities which include collaboration with colleagues. You will ideally contribute to and maintain a team environment.
Suitable applicants should also value developing positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues. You should have a ‘can do’ attitude and the ability to anticipate and adapt to change; showing initiative, flexibility and creative problem-solving to produce the best opportunities for students.
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 Clare Newman on (08) 6206 5000 or Clare.newman@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 four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated 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.
- 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.
- Demonstrated 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.
- Demonstrated 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.
- Demonstrated knowledge of health and physical disabilities in students and adolescents.
- Demonstrated ability to assist with general health and well-being of students.
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/SS900354
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 13 September 2024
