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.
White Gum Valley Primary School (PS) is located close to Fremantle and was established in 1901 giving its buildings and grounds a sense of community.
Our school provides a warm and engaging environment to encourage students to reach their potential and become confident and happy citizens. The school motto, Take Pride [Woomboodin Kadak] encourages students to do their best and take pride in their efforts. As a school we teach and model to our students how to be Respectful, Organised and Safe as these form our three behavioural expectations that we follow from Pre-Primary through to Year Six.
Our staff are a compassionate, capable and devoted team, dedicated to the welfare of our students. We celebrate the diversity of our students through our inclusive practices.
Find out more about our school by visiting whitegumvalleyps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Suitable applicants should display a high level of interpersonal skills to enable them to work collaboratively with staff members and families 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 in our community-oriented school.
Suitable applicants will assist teaching staff as a member of a team in the delivery of planned education programs across the learning areas, promoting a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all students. They will assist in the setting and administering of goals 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 ideally have the 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 demonstrations, 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 please contact Glenn Rondoni, Principal, or Jacqui Richards, MCS by telephoning (08) 9435 6900 or emailing glenn.rondoni@education.wa.edu.au or Jacqueline.Richards@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 maximum four (4) page statement, preferably in size 11 font, 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 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 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/SS922204
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 21 October 2024.
