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.
Tapping Primary School (PS) opened in 2007 and is situated on Wadjuk Noongar boodja. Located in the Wanneroo Education Network, our school is renowned for its exceptional educational programs and commitment to student success. Our school provides outstanding educational opportunities to students from Kindergarten to Year 6.
At Tapping PS, student outcomes are of paramount importance. Our dedicated team of highly qualified teachers and allied professionals work tirelessly to create a supportive and engaging learning environment. Tapping PS fosters the academic achievement of all our students, while nurturing the whole child, by supporting their social, emotional, and physical development.
Our motto, Creating Opportunities, acknowledges that education is the keystone in building a foundation for greater opportunities and greater contribution to society for everyone. At Tapping PS, we ensure an inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all students and staff.
We understand the strength in nurturing positive partnerships across our school and beyond in the wider community. We value input from parents and members of the community. We structure many opportunities to involve parents in the operations of the school and have an active and supportive Parents' and Citizens' (P&C) association. Parents are also encouraged to participate in School Board meetings either as an interested participant or official Board member
Find out more about our school by visiting tappingps or Schools Online
The Role
As an Education Assistant – Special Needs at our school you will ideally have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and have the ability to collaborate well with the teacher to create and maintain a supportive, inclusive education program to meet the specific needs of the students. You would assist the teacher in the delivery of planned education programs, including the operation of computers and digital technologies, and implement individual student or small group programs or demonstrations.
Suitable applicants will also when required, the Education Assistant – Special Needs will provide feedback on education and therapy programs and participates in the evaluation process relating to the achievement of goals in special education. Suitable applicant will use excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to collaborate well with the teacher to create and maintain a supportive, inclusive education program to meet the specific needs of the students. They will ideally be organised and able to use their initiative to assist the teacher with the general care and wellbeing of students and maintenance of the learning environment.
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 Belinda Bewick, Principal on 08 6207 3100 or belinda.Bewick@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
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/SS931068
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 15 November 2024
