Suitable applicants from previously advertised process IPS/SS898793 need not apply.
We are seeking to establish a pool of Education Assistant - 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 4, 2025. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Meadow Springs Education Support Centre (MSESC) caters for students from Kindergarten to Year 6 (K-6) who have an Intellectual Disability and or Autism. Currently we have 80 students in our school from K-6.
Our school vision is “We are an inclusive school that provides positive learning for everyone as we discover our potential together.” We believe that every student is unique and as we work together, we will ensure we focus on what is most important for each student.
Find out more about our school by visiting meadowspringsps.wa.edu.au/education-support-centre or Schools Online
The Role
MSESC caters for students from Kindergarten to Year 6 (K-6) who have an Intellectual Disability and or Autism. Currently we have 80 students in our school from K-6.
Based on current enrolments 90% of our students have a primary diagnosis of Autism and 60% of our students have complex communication needs. The ESC has 9 classrooms that are integrated throughout the Meadow Springs school site. At Meadow Springs our shared belief is that we are two schools but one school community to which all staff, students and parents belong.
We are a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) school which means we focus on the positive and believe in teaching the behaviours (academic and social) that we expect from our students. Our three behaviour expectations are – I am RESPECTFUL; I am SAFE, and I try my BEST. Education Assistants work within our positive school’s framework to teach, shape, and reinforce positive behaviours.
Our school motto is “Discover Our Potential Together”. At MSESC every student is supported to become independent, positive, and resilient and to achieve their own unique potential. All classroom designs are purposefully created to ensure success for all students. Visual supports are in place for all students as well as a token economy and individualised reward system. In addition, students earn PBS Dojo Points as part of our PBS program for demonstrating behaviours that are safe, respectful, and trying your best.
Students with complex communication needs (CCN) have a communication system in place. We have a whole school approach to supporting students with complex communication needs which includes common visuals and the expectation that staff will attend training and develop proficiency in using alternative modes of communication such as PODD (Pragmatic Organisation Dynamic Display).
Each class has a teacher and a team of education assistants that work together to support the learning needs of the students. Education Assistants should be reflective on their own practice and be open to honest and constructive feedback. Education Assistants ideally will build positive relationships with students, staff, parents, and community members. Staff at MSESC model being safe, respectful, and trying their best both in the classroom and the playground.
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 Gwen Evans, Principal on 9584 7450 or emailing Gwen.Evans@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 five (5) 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 wellbeing 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/SS918514
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 29 October 2024
