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.
Riverside Education Support Centre (RESC) is a centre of excellence for the education and advancement of students with special learning difficulties. The school takes pride in the achievements of their students, the support and involvement of community, and the high-quality teaching and care offered by the professional education team.
Suitable applicants would join a friendly supportive school and have seen a growth in student numbers and is the school of choice for many parents and staff alike.
Find out more about our school by visiting riversideesc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Under limited supervision, Education Assistants will provide support and advice to schools and teachers on the management program of students at risk under supervision of the Psychologist in Charge or relevant professional. Suitable applicants will maintain records regarding implementation of behaviour management plans in order to assess how educational programs fit in with the overall educational outcomes of the student.
Suitable applicants will provide classroom, school, and community central support to enable the delivery of high-quality students-focused learning programs. Applicants with previous experience, knowledge and understanding of health and physical disabilities in students and adolescents are highly desired. Ideally, applicants should possess effective organisational skills that will assist in the delivery of effective education programs and subsequent feedback and evaluation to teachers or psychologist.
Suitable applicants should be friendly, passionate, and dedicated towards creating a positive learning environment for all students. They should have strong interpersonal skills and can 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.
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 Tamarra Rekman, Deputy Principal by telephoning (08) 9583 2428 or emailing Tamarra.rekman@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) 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/SS926652
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 4 November, 2024
