We 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 and up to the end of Term 3, 2025. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Castlereagh School motivates children and young adults aged four to eighteen in a vibrant, nurturing, educational environment. Dedicated staff teach a range of quality programs which are specialised, individualised, and specifically tailored to each student's educational needs and abilities. We regard every student to be an individual with their unique strengths, needs and learning preferences.
All students have complex communication and learning needs and are provided with a well-balanced educational experience with a Literacy and Communication focus. Classrooms have a high ratio of staff to students. Classroom numbers are kept small to ensure that each child is given every opportunity to succeed.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.castlereaghschool.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
As an Education Assistant - Special Needs, under teacher direction, you will assist in targeted education programs and in promoting a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all our students.
Suitable applicants will assist the teacher in the delivery of planned education programs to assist students with complex communication and learning needs to reach their full potential through the development of communication, social, emotional, physical and academic skills. Using excellent interpersonal and communication skills, EASNs will collaborate with teachers and other colleagues to create an inclusive education program that accommodates the needs of all students.
Suitable applicants should possess a commitment to building positive relationships with students, parents, staff and the wider community and ideally be able to display the ability to deliver planned education programs and contribute to the evaluation process for special education. It is desirable for applicants to possess good written and oral communication skills and be competent in the use of Information Technology (IT) to assist teachers in the classroom.
Suitable applicants who have experience with positive behaviour support; Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems, e.g. Key Word Sign, PODD (Pragmatic Organisation Dynamic Display); and work closely with teachers and other professionals in supporting optimal learning environments for every student are encouraged to apply.
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 Jacqueline Burns, Principal on (08) 9266 6100 or emailing jacqueline.burns2@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holidays, please contact Claire Hegarty, Deputy Principal on 0427 966 000.
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 two (2) 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 effective written and oral communication skills, including report writing and the ability to effectively interact with students with special needs, and liaise with parents, teachers and community members and assist teachers in understanding students where necessary.
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills with the ability to contribute to a professional team and provide advice and evaluation in the development of the education program, including special education and therapy programs where they have been implemented.
- Demonstrated ability to assist professionals in the implementation and evaluation of education programs, including special education and, if required, occupational and/or physiotherapy programs.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of health and physical disabilities in students and adolescents.
- Demonstrated effective organisational skills that will assist in the delivery of effective education programs and subsequent feedback and evaluation to teachers or psychologists.
- Demonstrated ability to assist with the 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: SS/SS904712
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 9 October 2024
