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. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Willetton Primary School (PS) proudly sits on Whadjuk Boodja. We are an Independent Public School with a rich 54-year history of providing teaching excellence. Our student and family community reflects a diverse cultural background, adding richness to all aspects of school life. We currently cater to over 600 Kindergarten to Year 6 students who are taught by highly skilled and dedicated staff who are deeply invested in maintaining a standard of teaching and learning excellence.
Our staff work in partnership with the community to promote the school's vision: 'To develop the whole child to succeed in an ever-changing world’. We foster authentic relationships with students, staff, families and the wider community, reinforcing the foundation of our culture built on trust and mutual respect. This commitment creates pathways for each student to exceed their full potential and become successful lifelong learners.
Find out more about our school by visiting willettonps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
We are looking for Education Assistants – Special Needs who are passionate about working with students and supporting them to exceed their potential. Ideal candidates are committed to the belief that every child can learn and succeed. You should be dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes growth and achievement, with student-centred decision-making at the forefront.
In addition, we seek Education Assistants dedicated to maximising their impact on student learning and thriving in a team environment. Our staff maintains high expectations and support all student to achieve their goals. As a team member, you will embrace and help deliver evidence-based strategies implemented across the school to address student needs. The learning environment you create should be engaging, inclusive, challenging, and caring, catering to a range of needs to promote positive student wellbeing, engagement and learning.
We are looking for enthusiastic team members who show initiative in adapting tasks to meet student needs, reflect on their practice, and welcome observation and feedback to guide their professional growth. You should contribute your expertise and collaborate with staff to support and monitor student progress.
Suitable applicants will assist students with special needs while working closely with class teachers and other support staff. You should be team-oriented, able to support students across a range of special needs, and demonstrate strong behaviour management skills, particularly in handling challenging or complex behaviours.
Additionally, you will contribute to strengthening a positive culture grounded in high expectations for student learning and behaviour. We seek applicants who are passionate about collaborating with students, families, colleagues and the wider community to achieve individual student outcomes. A can-do attitude, along with the ability to anticipate and adapt to change, is essential. Initiative, flexibility and creative problem-solving skills will enable you to create the best opportunities for our students.
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 Megan Howard, Manager Corporate Services, on (08) 9376 8600 or emailing megan.howard@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 two (2) 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/SS931798
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 11 November 2024
