This is a permanent part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2025
Medina Primary School (PS) is an Independent Public School located in Kwinana, catering for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Medina PS values its rich cultural diversity. At Medina we value family and community. You can find students of all ages learning and playing happily together in the classroom and playground. We are a small community school, and class sizes are small and well resourced.
Medina PS is an Independent Public School located in Kwinana, catering for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Medina PS values its rich cultural diversity.
Find out more about our school by https://medinaps.wa.edu.au/or Schools Online
The Role
Medina PS is seeking an exceptional Mainstream Education Assistant to support literacy and numeracy in our school.
At Medina PS we are placing a priority on improving student achievement and progress in literacy and numeracy. We are seeking an education assistant, ideally with experience across all year levels from Kindergarten to Year 6. Your primary role will be working in our kindergarten class under the direct supervision of the classroom teacher, to provide additional support. As a Mainstream Education Assistant, you will ideally be responsible for assisting in the delivery of planned education programs, including managing small groups of students under the direction of the teacher that will help in the development of young students in relation to their literacy and numeracy skills, and support their general health and wellbeing. The successful applicant will ideally have knowledge around Letters and Sounds, and Heggerty programs. You will ideally work well in collaboration with the classroom teacher.
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 Keran Davey, Principal on 08 6174 1100 or email Karen.Davey1@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 four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF.
- Demonstrated sound oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interact with students, parents, and teaching professionals.
- Demonstrated sound interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team.
- Demonstrated sound organisational skills that will assist in the delivery of effective educational programs to students.
- 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/SS927989
Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 14 November 2024.
