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 2025 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Grovelands Primary School is a 'You Can Do It!' school which celebrates the five keys to success - Organisation, Getting Along, Persistence, Confidence and Resilience. Our school vision is to be an inspired community of engaged, empowered learners.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.grovelandsps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Suitable applicants should have a high level of interpersonal skills to enable them to work collaboratively with staff members to meet the needs of students. They will ideally possess the knowledge, experience, and ability to support student growth, both academically and socially. The suitable applicants should have excellent communication skills, a strong commitment to student learning and show a willingness to contribute and be part of a positive team environment.
Suitable applicants will assist teaching staff in the delivery of planned education programs and in promoting a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all students. They will provide literacy, numeracy and behavioural support and ideally be highly knowledgeable and experienced in working with children with disability, including those with physical, cognitive, social and emotional, behavioural, and additional learning needs.
The Special Needs Education Assistant will have knowledge of effective strategies to support students, combined with the ability to be highly organised and use initiative. You will assist the teacher with the operation of computers and digital technologies, implement individual or small group programs, and the supervision of students in out of class activities and on school excursions. Suitable applicants will work across classrooms, so flexibility is important. You will also assist with the preparation and maintenance of the learning environment by maintaining materials and resources, for use in classes, displays and demonstration, and assisting the teacher with clean and safe storage of items after classes and activities.
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 Asher Trenorden, Learning Support Coordinator, by telephoning (08) 9496 9000 or emailing asher.trenorden@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 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 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.
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/SS923925
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 8 November 2024
