We are seeking to establish a pool of Education Assistants - 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.
At Madora Bay Primary School (MBPS) every child will gain the skills and attributes to achieve their life aspirations in an environment where they are connected, valued, and counted. Our school will work in close partnership with its community to strive for excellence, where outcomes for students guide decision making in a culture of high expectations, driven by a cohesive and highly skilled team of educators.
Find out more about our school by visiting https://madorabayps.wa.edu.au/ or Schools Online
The Role
Suitable applicants will have a passion for working with students and have highly developed organisational and interpersonal skills. You will ideally be committed to achieving the best educational outcomes for our students through collaborating with others to support and enhance teaching and learning. You may be working across a range of classrooms therefore the ability to be flexible will be an advantage, especially as the school grows.
We seek Education Assistants who are committed to maximising their impact on student learning and who work well within a team environment. Our staff have high expectations and truly believe that all children can learn and be successful. Experience in supporting middle and upper primary aged students with complex challenges will be highly regarded.
Suitable applicants should show initiative in adapting tasks to meet specific student needs and under teacher direction, contribute to the planning and delivery of programs relevant to students with high needs including (but not limited to) Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disabilities and/or other physical disabilities. An ability to work with students in out-of-class activities, during breaks in the school day, and on school excursions is required.
The ability to establish genuine, positive, and caring relationships with our students and families is highly regarded. Suitable applicants should share responsibility for the delivery of outstanding pastoral care which supports the health and wellbeing of all our students. Suitable applicants will ideally bring a proactive and inclusive approach which positively contributes to establishing our systems, values and learning environment as a new school.
Working in a new public primary school presents unique challenges that require a particular skill set and outlook. The personal qualities which you ideally bring to this role are crucial and will be highly regarded. Suitable applicants should be reflective, collaborative, flexible and solutions-focused to positively contribute to the establishment of our school culture, adapt to change as our school grows and consistently provide the best opportunities for our 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 Samantha Benn, Principal on (08) 9584 6250 or email Samantha.Benn@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 four (4) 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/SS930931
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 12 November 2024
