We are seeking to establish a pool of Special Needs Education Assistants for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2025 school year and up to the end of Term 2, 2025. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Aveley Secondary College (SC) opened in 2018 and is a large secondary school catering for Year 7 to 12 in Perth’s Swan Valley. The College is recognized as a school of choice with high expectations and standards, a progressive approach and commitment to excellence. Teaching and learning is a focus with Explicit Direct Instruction, the signature pedagogy, supported by a rigorous behaviour curriculum and systems to support conditions for learning in the classroom. The staff are supported through extensive professional development and coaching in these key areas.
Aveley SC's collaborative approach to pedagogy has been recognised as best practice through the Grattan Institute and teaching staff have been filmed by the Australian Education Research Organisation AERO as examples of best practice. A central feature of the college is strong teams with an extensive repertoire of curriculum resources to support our staff. As alumni of the Fogarty EDvance program, the school has visitors from across the state and country visiting our classrooms to see our teachers in action.
Find out more about our school by visiting aveleysc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Aveley SC has Education Assistant – Special Needs (EA-SN) positions in two contexts – mainstream and education support. Education Assistants need to be able to work across both contexts as required but are usually based in one school context.
Working in mainstream to support students with diagnosed disabilities such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Vison Impaired, Hearing Impaired, Physical disabilities and/or supporting curriculum programs for students with learning difficulties.
The Education Support Program caters for students who have moderate to severe intellectual disabilities, ASD with high educational needs, and students with complex physical disabilities and sensory impairments. The Education Support Program delivers differentiated, individualised learning programs linked to each student’s Individual Education Plan, the Western Australian Curriculum, Award Scheme Development and Accreditation Network (ASDA) and Abilities Based Learning Education (ABLEWA). There is a purpose built life skills room and hydrotherapy pool. Experience with Hydrotherapy, ASDAN delivery and qualifications in First Aid, Team Teach and Austswim would be highly desirable.
As an EA-SN you will participate in professional learning opportunities to further build your skills and knowledge. In joining our dedicated team of teaching and non-teaching staff, you should be willing to contribute and work as part of this team and display a commitment to working collaboratively and building positive relationships with students, parents, staff and the wider community. Suitable applicants will ideally be versatile with the ability to work well under pressure and as a team player.
EA-SN's may be expected to assist students with all activities of daily living. EA-SN are able to work under limited supervision offering expertise related to their particular area. Education outcomes are determined by the teacher, with the EA-SN performing tasks which require skill and discretion in problem solving, decision making, and choosing methods and processes to achieve outcomes. These duties may require you to supervise students within or outside the school context without the presence of a 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 Jenni Hood, Deputy Principal, by telephoning (08) 6296 1000 or emailing jennifer.hood@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 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 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/SS931941
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 21 November 2024
