This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025
Are you a dedicated and passionate Education Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity?
Set in the beautiful Midwest, 370km from Perth, Morawa District High School (DHS) was established in 1923 and has proudly been an Independent Public School since 2013, providing a strong, sustainable education to approximately 200 students from Kindergarten to Year 12.
Morawa DHS values community involvement and welcomes parents as partners in education, to increase student opportunities and maximise their potential. Rich in community spirit, our school provides an engaging curriculum, where staff tailor learning to meet the needs of each individual child. To thrive, we need to be fully engaged academically, psychologically, and socially; be intrinsically motivated and possess a growth mindset.
Find out more about our school by visiting morawadistricthighschool.com or Schools Online
The Role
As a Mainstream Education Assistant, you will be assisting in the delivery of high quality, student-focused learning programs. In this role you will ideally collaborate and work well in a team environment, possess good written and oral communication skills enabling implementation of individual or small group programs with both primary and secondary students, and provide support to ensure the learning environment is inclusive and relevant with the health and safety of students being a high priority.
The successful applicant will ideally have experience in using direct and explicit instruction and the ability to manage student behaviour in accordance with school policies and programs.
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 Jayme Tapscott or Linda Jenkins, Manager Corporate Services, on (08) 9971 2500 or emailing jayme.tapscott@education.wa.edu.au or linda.jenkins@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 (1) being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A two (2) 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/SS927196
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 Friday, 22 November 2024.
