This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025
Shorehaven Primary School (PS) is very proud of the strong community culture that we have established in such a short space of time since opening in 2022.
Being the first primary school of its kind in Western Australia, students have access to amazing facilities that include two double storey teaching blocks, a large undercover area, and sweeping open spaces for our students to play in.
Our positive, safe, and inclusive environment is based on a code of conduct developed by foundation parents, staff and students.
Find out more about our school by visiting Shorehaven Primary School or Schools Online
The Role
Shorehaven PS is seeking to appoint a highly knowledgeable and innovative Special Needs Education Assistant - Lead (SNEA-L) to join their dynamic team.
The role of the SNEA-L should be to support the Student Services Team in leading and managing the Education Assistant workforce at Shorehaven PS. As part of the role, you will lead, mentor, coach and model effective practices for other Education Assistants (EA). In consultation with teachers, parents/caregivers, other relevant professionals and external agencies, the SNEA-L will be expected to contribute to the design and implementation of documented plans and to provide solutions and support to teachers, which promote positive student behaviour and improved educational outcomes in the classroom. As a member of the leadership team, the SNEA-L will work under limited guidance and should be an important voice in strategic planning. The successful applicant will plan and deliver the worksite induction and training of other Education Assistants as well as assist in the performance development process. Operational activities will include EA timetables, EA relief, as well as performing the duties of an SNEA.
The ideal applicant will ideally bring a solutions-focused and student-centred approach to all tasks, enabling the delivery of high-quality learning programs and improved educational outcomes in the classroom. This role will include the collection and reporting of data at a whole school level.
The successful applicant will ideally be highly professional, organised and display excellent communication skills, drawing on these attributes when working with staff and the school community. The SNEA-L will need to be able to perform tasks which require discretion in problem solving, decision making and choosing methods and processes to achieve outcomes. It is highly desirable that the successful applicant has experience in the coordination and implementation of Tier 2 and 3 intervention programs to support improved educational outcomes for students. It is highly desirable for the successful applicant to have experience in working with and responding to the needs of students with a range of learning needs including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, specific learning disabilities and trauma.
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 David Drabble, Deputy Principal on (08) 9561 4800 or emailing david.drabble@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 three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated considerable knowledge and understanding of the delivery of education programs and/or behaviour management plans; and ability to identify problems and assist teachers and other Education Assistants in the development of strategies and solutions.
- Demonstrated well developed oral communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to lead, mentor, coach, induct and train other Education Assistants and professional teams, including providing advice and evaluating education programs.
- Demonstrated well developed written communication skills, including report writing, and the ability to coordinate, collect and present student data at a whole school community level in a meaningful way.
- Demonstrated well developed organisational skills, including the ability to coordinate staff rosters and relief to assist in the delivery of effective education programs.
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/SS922170
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
