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 2025 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
We are seeking enthusiastic Special Needs Education Assistants who ideally have outstanding interpersonal and communication skills who can build effective relationships to ensure positive outcomes for all students or to enable opportunities for all students.
Caversham Primary School is an independent public school that prides itself on developing purposeful relationships with families and stakeholders which are central to building our inclusive and diverse school community.
Caversham Primary Schools vision embraces educational change in a supportive environment where we review, recognise and respond to individual need by developing personal attributes and skills to enable our students to become valued citizens with a positive attitude toward lifelong learning.
All staff are driven by our shared beliefs and understandings involving flexible approaches and an unrelenting focus to maximise learning outcomes. We actively motivate and challenge our students to increase engagement and participation striving for every student to be successful.
Our education assistants are a core component of our school community and collaborative teams thus the personal qualities that you bring to this role should include a commitment to team before self; solutions focussed problem solving; fostering a growth mindset; engaging in regular reflective practice and acting on feedback.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.cavershamps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
With a vision to create a culturally responsive community of lifelong learners and a strong feedback culture, we invite you to apply to become part of an inclusive school community. As a member of the Caversham Primary School, you will join a positive, professional culture, underpinned by high expectations for all. We seek staff who bring a strength-based approach and who prioritise building productive relationships with students, families, and the broader community. A collaborative team approach will ensure inclusion, student voice and targeted intervention. We have a whole school approach to supporting consistency for our students at risk through a tiered approach to intervention. Training and background in the delivery of an intervention program/ model (including, but not limited to MiniLit, or MacLit) will be highly regarded. Knowledge of Zones of Regulation, as well as Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), trauma informed practices and/or a Restorative Approach will also be an advantage.
Suitable applicants will assist teaching staff in the delivery and assessment of planned education programs and in promoting a supportive and inclusive learning environment. You will work under general supervision or autonomously and contribute advice and expertise, collaborating with school community members to support student achievement. You will provide feedback when asked on education and therapy programs and participate in the evaluation process relating to student progress. The ability to assist with the general health and wellbeing of students, as well as the ability and willingness to engage with children with challenging behaviours, is highly desirable. Applicants will ideally have a strong knowledge of a range of evidence-based techniques for learning and behaviour and have experience or knowledge of neurodiversity such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Suitable applicants will assist teachers in the delivery of planned education programs, including the operation of computers and digital technologies, and implement individual student or small group programs or demonstrations. Additionally, when required, you will provide feedback on education and therapy programs and participate in the evaluation process relating to the achievement of goals in special education with staff from the School of Special Educational Needs.
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 Sarah Croy, Deputy Principal, on (08) 9218 6850 or eliza.outred@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holiday period, please contact Eliza Outred on 0401299951.
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 four (4) 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 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/SS917762
Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 18 October 2024
