This is a 12-month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025
Greenmount Primary School provides a learning environment in which students feel safe and supported. Our positive and proactive approach develops resilient, socially and culturally aware and responsible young people. We teach the skills and language needed to create a school community where wellbeing is a focus. The school has an excellent reputation for its inclusive approach to education and its focus on all aspects of our students’ development. The staff, parents and carers work collaboratively in a mutually respectful and supportive environment. There is a genuine sense of community which is valued by all.
Find out more about our school by visiting Greenmount Primary School 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 Letters and Sounds and Spelling Mastery is desired.
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 Leah Stamenich, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9257 0600 or emailing leah.stamenich@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/SS933150
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 Friday, 22 Novmeber 2024
