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 (1), (2025). Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
At Merriwa Education Support Centre, we believe that every student deserves the opportunity to achieve their full potential. This is why we work tirelessly to provide education support that is tailored to the individual needs of our students.
We are committed to inclusivity, ensuring that all students feel welcomed and supported in their educational journey.
Our dedicated team of teachers and support staff are here to help every step of the way.
Find out more about our school by visiting Home | Merriwa Education Support Centre (merriwaesc.wa.edu.au)
The Role
The suitable applicants should 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 programs or demonstrations. The suitable applicants should ideally be organised and use their initiative to assist with the preparation and maintenance of the safe 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 should ideally be flexible, open to change and committed. 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 Natalie Jones Principal on (08) 6206 2330 or Natalie.Campbell3@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 four (4) 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 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 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/SS926485
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 28 October 2024
