Suitable applicants from previous process IPS/SS912793 need not apply.
Karratha Senior High School (SHS) 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.
The Role
As Special Needs Education Assistants you will, under teacher direction, assist in the education programs and in promoting a supportive and inclusive learning environment. Suitable applicants will assist the teacher in the delivery of planned education programs to assist students to reach their full potential through the development of their academic, social, emotional, and physical skills including the operation of computers and digital technologies.
The School
At Karratha SHS we are committed to making the job application process as seamless as possible with streamlined written selection criteria. We encourage all interested applicants to contact us for information about the role and application process.
Karratha SHS is an inclusive school, offering students who have a disability access to a range of work settings including mainstream classes and the Inclusive Learning Unit. We also provide students with additional classroom support and Special Educational Needs (SEN) plans which are created by the staff who work with the students. SEN plans are individualised for each student, and consist of set goals and strategies used to achieve the target outcome. Experience with Classroom Management Strategies (CMS) and Team Teach training is highly regarded. Adjustments are made by the classroom teacher to support the student’s needs for participation, curriculum access and assessment. Some programs used in the Inclusive Learning Unit are Award Scheme Development and Accreditation Network (ASDAN), Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communications Handicapped Children (TEACCH), Direct Instruction (Spelling Mastery and Reading Mastery), Letters and Sounds and You Can Do It Education.
Karratha SHS is proud of its ability to achieve academic excellence as well as opportunity for all through its co-curricular programs. We provide our students with the chance to become confident learners, skilled leaders, and responsible citizens. Karratha SHS is a Positive Behaviour Support School and we promote our expected behaviours of Show Respect, Act Responsibly and Be Inclusive.
The school environment is friendly, supportive, and places a strong emphasis on pastoral care. Our motto, ‘Towards Tomorrow’, urges students to be committed to creating a successful future for themselves.
Find out more about our school by visiting karrathashs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
Take the virtual tour of Karratha SHS here and see what we have to offer!
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 Paula Marriott on (08) 9182 6900 or emailing Paul.Marriott@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 three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A statement addressing Selection Criteria No.2 only, which is outlined in the attached JDF:
- 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.
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/SS930078
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 25 November 2024
