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This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025
Kelmscott Senior High School (SHS) is seeking an experienced and passionate leader to join their team as the Special Needs Education Assistant (SNEA) – Lead. As a host school for the Specialised Learning Program: Autism, the school places a strong emphasis on an inclusive approach to education.
A hallmark of Kelmscott SHS is the positive engagement between students and staff. The common goal of inspiring students to achieve to the maximum of their academic, social, and emotional potential is reflected in every classroom. Kelmscott SHS has a proud reputation of promoting students to be active citizens at the local, state, national and international levels. Students at our school have a diversity of backgrounds and we celebrate this diversity as a proud Independent Public School. The multicultural nature of the school community is both recognised and celebrated.
Find out more about our school by visiting kshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
The role of the SNEA - Lead is to work closely with the Manager of Corporate Services (MCS), Program Coordinator, Specialised Learning Program: Autism (PC SLP:A), and Learning Support team to oversee the allocation of Education Assistants across the school. In consultation with teachers, parents/caregivers and School Psychologists, or other relevant professionals, the SNEA - Lead will be expected to contribute to the design and implementation of student plans and to provide solutions and support to teachers, which promote positive student behaviour and improved educational outcomes in the classroom. Applicants with the capacity to support students to develop their AUSLAN skills will be highly regarded.
Our Education Assistant team is experienced, knowledgeable and trauma-informed. The SNEA – Lead should confidently lead this group, with regard for their strength and abilities, to develop their potential. The SNEA – Lead will assist in the performance management of Education Assistants including conducting classroom observation and providing feedback to the MCS, PC SLP:A, and/or Learning Support teaching staff. At Kelmscott SHS, we are committed to providing a learning environment that allows our students and staff to reach their potential. The SNEA – Lead should have the capacity to mentor, coach and model good practices for other Education Assistants and maintain regular communication with the Education Assistant team. The successful applicant will plan and deliver the worksite induction and training of other Education Assistants.
Ideally, the successful applicant will bring a solutions-focused and student-centred approach to all tasks, enabling the delivery of high-quality learning programs and improved educational outcomes in the classroom. They will maintain strict confidentiality regarding student needs and procure respectful relationships with all stakeholders including teaching staff across all levels of the school. It is highly desirable for the successful applicant to have experience in creating Education Assistants timetables, particularly in a daily relief capacity.
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 Sarah Adams, Program Coordinator, on (08) 9495 7400 or emailing Sarah.Adams3@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 outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated considerable knowledge and understanding of the delivery of education programs and/or behaviour management plans; and ability to identify problems and assist teachers and other Education Assistants in the development of strategies and solutions.
- Demonstrated well-developed oral communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to lead, mentor, coach, induct and train other Education Assistants and professional teams, including providing advice and evaluating education programs.
- Demonstrated well-developed written communication skills, including report writing, and the ability to coordinate, collect and present student data at a whole school community level in a meaningful way.
- Demonstrated well-developed organisational skills, including the ability to coordinate staff rosters and relief to assist in the delivery of effective education programs.
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/SS932008
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 Thursday, 21 November 2024
