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 2025 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.
Find out more about our school by visiting northharrisdaleprimary.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Working in a growing school presents unique challenges and opportunities requiring a particular skill set and outlook. Suitable applicants will ideally support the development and implementation of our vision, values, culture, and strategic direction, as outlined on our website. Of utmost importance are the personal qualities you bring to the role. You value developing positive relationships with students, families, colleagues, and the wider community. You 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.
Suitable applicants will have a passion for working with students with special needs and are committed to maximising their impact on student learning. You have high expectations and truly believe that all children can learn and make superb progress in a supportive and inclusive learning environment. You should embrace evidence-informed strategies established across the school to meet the needs of every student. Experience in synthetic phonics, literacy, and numeracy intervention programs, and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices will be highly regarded.
We seek enthusiastic team members who show initiative in adapting tasks to meet student needs. You should contribute advice and expertise, collaborating with staff to support student achievement. Under teacher direction, you assist in the delivery of planned education programs, including the operation of digital technologies; implement individual or small group programs, and provide valuable feedback to support student learning. You are able to support programs relevant to students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Hearing (HI) and Visual Impairment (VI), Intellectual Disability (ID), and/or other Physical Disabilities. An ability to work with students in out-of-class activities, during breaks in the school day, and on school excursions is required.
Suitable applicants should assist with the preparation and organisation of quality learning environments by maintaining equipment, materials, and resources, and assisting teachers with the clean and safe use of classroom items. You should be responsible for assisting teachers with the supervision of students for all activities and the general care and wellbeing of students, including attending to minor illnesses and/or injuries.
We seek enthusiastic team members who are committed to building their professional capacity through continuous professional learning, self-reflection, and engaging in initiatives that support improved practice. Staff in our school attend weekly after-school meetings for whole school development, planning, data analysis, and professional learning. We also have fun together!
Applicants are encouraged to review our Strategic Direction Plan available on our school website prior to applying.
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 Jacqui O'Donnell, Principal on 93978140 or during school holidays on 0408 937712 or emailing jacqui.odonnell@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 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 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: IPS/SS924476
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 25 October 2024
