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.
Koorana Education Support Centre (ESC) community believe all children can learn. We are passionate about developing student skills across all curriculum areas. We believe that the social, emotional, physical, and educational development of all children is best facilitated when parents, teachers, specialists, and therapists work together as partners in the process. Education Assistants at Koorana ESC embrace our School Priorities of Communication,
Positive Behaviour Support, Literacy, Numeracy, Life Skills and Health and Well-Being.
Find out more about our school by visiting kooranaps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
We are looking for extraordinary Education Assistants who are keen to join a passionate team who put the needs of students with disabilities first. As a team player who embraces hard work and collaboration you would ideally support the creation of required learning environments to encourage all our students to reach your potential. Suitable applicants will ideally, under teacher direction, assist in the development, implementation, and assessment of specialised education programs. This includes the operation of digital technologies and implementation of individual student or small group programs or demonstrations.
You will ideally also provide feedback on education and therapy programs and participate in the evaluation process relating to the achievement of educational goals. Suitable applicants will ideally be collaborative, organised, excellent communicators, efficient at documentation and become involved in our supportive, innovative, and dynamic school.
Suitable applicants may work across classrooms, so flexibility is highly desirable. You should be an active team member within the school promoting independence opportunities and effectively support staff teams to ensure students achieve their individual education program objectives. You will ideally assist with the general health and wellbeing of students, including but not limited to, Epilepsy and seizure management.
Applicants should be highly motivated, energetic and possess the qualities to promote excellence. You will have the opportunity to be part of an effective team and support innovative curriculum. You should also ideally show excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills, and the ability to work in a highly collaborative manner in promoting a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
Applicants should be committed to self-education and building knowledge to ensure the delivery of effective programs that extend and value the diversity of all students. Applicants should be willing to actively contribute to whole school initiatives and committees.
Suitable applicants will ideally look beyond behaviour to the deeper reasons for the behaviour. High level knowledge in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), specifically Pragmatic Organisation Dynamic Display (PODD) and devices is highly regarded. The student is at the centre of all we do, we aim to work with therapists, families, and caregivers to provide a balanced program which focuses on the whole child, meeting their academic, social, and emotional needs.
Applicants should recognise the importance of building relationships, with students, families, school colleagues and leadership. You should be motivated and will be supported at all levels to achieve excellence in your role with self-reflection and self-improvement a priority of the school.
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 Mellissa Mokomoko, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9523 7999 or email Mellissa.Mokomoko@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 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/SS931986
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 21 November 2024
