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 and up to the middle of Term 2, 2025. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Leeming Primary School (PS) is in the Perth suburb of Leeming, 15km south of the city, Leeming PS is an Independent Public School that currently caters for approximately 380 students from kindergarten through to Year 6. Students are generally well adjusted, well cared for, alert and eager to learn. We value all our students as individuals and the successes of our students are evaluated not just by their academic attainment but also by their character and efforts to make a valuable contribution to our school community. Knowledge & experience of implementing & delivering education programs with individuals and in small groups would be beneficial.
Find out more about our school by visiting leemingps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
As an Education Assistant – Special Needs you will ideally assist teachers with providing support for students with special needs. You should, under general supervision and guidance, assist in the implementation of specialised education programs. Additionally, you will ideally assist the teacher in the delivery of planned education programs, including the operation of computers and digital technologies, and implement individual student or small group programs or demonstrations. This role will require you to provide feedback when required on education and therapy programs and participate in the evaluation process relating to the achievement of goals in special education.
Suitable applicants will be working in an environment committed to our whole school approach; self-reflection and continuous self-improvement; working in teams to further learning of students and staff; developing relationships with students and their parents; and have high expectations for all students. In addition to this, you should also be committed to putting students first in your decision-making and undertaking the hard work that is inherent in delivering a motivating and quality educational programs.
It is highly desirable for applicants to possess a Cert IV or Cert III in Education Support and have experience in a primary school working with students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD); Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD); and/or Type 1 Diabetes (Insulin Pump Dependent). The ability to manage challenging behaviours within a Positive Behaviour in Schools framework is highly desirable. Experience in the support of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples and knowledge of the Aboriginal Cultural Standards Framework is advantageous. You will ideally possess good written and oral communication skills and be competent in the use of Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) which will assist teachers and therapists when dealing with students.
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 Emma Taylor, Manager Corporate Services on 08 9266 6700 or emailing emma.taylor@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 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 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/SS922691
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 28 October 2024.
