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.
At Sorrento Primary School (PS) every child matters every day. As an Independent Public School our vision is to shape the future of our students by pursuing excellence in teaching and learning. Our passion for excellence in all areas of school life is a driving force each and every day.
We cater for children from Kindergarten to Year 6. The school is well maintained and we continually pursue to provide children with the best facilities possible. Our school motto 'Be True' embraces our belief that we provide opportunities for all students to develop and achieve their full potential. We pride ourselves in providing a school where students are valued and their social and emotional needs are nurtured in a warm and caring environment. We also ensure we are providing an education that extends and challenges every student to exceed their potential and achieve personal, social and academic success.
Find out more about our school by visiting sorrentops.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
As a Special Needs Education Assistant, you should contribute to the delivery of planned educational programs, engaging our students in a supportive and inclusive holistic learning environment. In this role you should collaborate and work in a strong team-based environment to support individual educational outcomes.
You will ideally be extremely motivated, and possess highly developed written and oral communication skills, to support individual or small group-based programs. Knowledge of Mulitlit and MacqLit. Experience working one on one with ASD students will be highly regarded.
Suitable applicants will ideally have excellent interpersonal skills and build strong, positive relationships with parents/carers, students, and staff.
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 Anne Alford, Principal on (08) 9235 4200 or Anna.Alford@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/SS933270
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 21 November 2024
