Kelmscott Senior High School (SHS) is seeking to establish a pool of dedicated and enthusiastic Education Assistant - Special Needs for appointments to 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.
A hallmark of Kelmscott SHS is the positive engagement between students and staff. The common goal of inspiring students to achieve to the maximum of their academic, social, and emotional potential is reflected in every classroom. Kelmscott SHS has a proud reputation of promoting students to be active citizens at the local, state, national and international levels. Students at our school have a diversity of backgrounds and we celebrate this diversity as a proud Independent Public School. The multicultural nature of the school community is both recognised and celebrated.
Find out more about our school by visiting kshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
At Kelmscott SHS, Education Assistants play an integral role in supporting the learning success of our students. As an Education Assistant – Special Needs it is highly desirable that applicants possess the ability to take initiative and proactively respond to changing student needs. Our Education Assistant team work with students from Year 7 to Year 12 across all subject areas. The ability to work independently, and at times without supervision; and respond effectively to challenging behaviours are also highly desirable. You should possess the ability to collaborate with teachers, parents and carers, and other colleagues, to create an inclusive environment and engaging programs for students. Education Assistants are provided ongoing opportunities to participate in professional learning opportunities to further build their skills and knowledge.
Kelmscott SHS is a host school for the Specialised Learning Program: Autism (SLP-A). The Program provides students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), who are capable of achieving success in a mainstream setting, with specialised support and intervention. The Program assists students to develop academic engagement and achievement, organisational skills, social cognition development, positive peer relationships, and emotional self-regulation. Education Assistants at Kelmscott SHS support the operation of the SLP-A while students are in their mainstream classes. A knowledge of rapport building strategies and student-centred practice is an advantage, and data collection forms a key component of daily processes.
Suitable applicants may work across contexts including mainstream classes, learning support, and the SLP-A. Ideally, you will possess knowledge of effective strategies to support students in different environments and be responsive to changing student needs. You will be responsible for assisting in the delivery of planned education programs for students. This includes managing small groups of students under the direction of the teacher to assist students to reach their full potential through the development of their academic, physical, and social skills. Applicants who are trauma informed, adaptable, responsive, and have a highly developed understanding of students with ASD and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), are encouraged to apply.
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 Sarah Adams, Program Coordinator on 9495 7400 or Sarah.Adams3@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 three (3) 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 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.
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/SS931446
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 13 November 2024.
