Northam Primary School (PS) are seeking to establish a pool of Education Assistant - Mainstream 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.
Our school moral purpose is We provide a high quality education that fosters a love of learning and empowers students to succeed.
Northam is a vibrant regional centre, only 50 minutes from Midland, and Northam PS is one of three public schools in Northam. We have around 312 students from Kindergarten to Year 6.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.northamps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Suitable applicants should ideally display the ability to communicate effectively, be able to assist the teacher in the delivery of planned education programs and under teacher direction, implement individual or small group lessons. The suitable applicants should be organised and use their initiative to assist with the preparation and maintenance of the learning environment.
Suitable applicants should ideally display the ability to cater for diverse learning needs of students, and a dynamic and highly collaborative approach to meet the needs of all students. In addition, modelling, developing, and implementing exemplary and innovative classroom practices are skills that are vital to this role.
The suitable applicants will ideally be flexible, open to change and committed to our school moral purpose. We value staff who are creative in their use of resources and strategies and can do so independently or in response to direction from teachers. An ability to work effectively with different staff, teaching styles and learning activities, with initiative, is highly desirable.
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 Julie Purslowe, Manager Corporate Services on 08 9621 5700 or emailing julie.purslowe@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 (1) 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 two (2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated sound oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interact with students, parents, and teaching professionals.
- Demonstrated sound interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team.
- Demonstrated sound organisational skills that will assist in the delivery of effective educational programs to students.
- 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/SS923713
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4:30pm (AWST) on Friday, 25 October 2024
