This is a 3 month fixed term, part-time (0.6 FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2025 with possible extension.
Wandering Primary School (PS) is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and caring Education Assistant – Mainstream to join their friendly school support team.
Wandering PS offers excellent teaching and quality learning, good values and a strong pastoral care program. We are concerned with children's physical, intellectual, emotional, social, aesthetic and creative growth and the ability to apply this to day to day living. We regard all children in our care as individuals, encouraging them to develop to the fullest extent possible.
Wandering PS, located approximately 130 km south-east of Perth, is a small Level 3 Western Australian Government School offering high quality individualised and inclusive education from Kindergarten to Year 6. The school provides rich learning experiences for children in the town and outlying rural areas.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.wanderingps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
An Education Assistant – Mainstream, provides support and general assistance to teachers that enable the delivery of high quality, student focused learning programs and implementing individual student or small group programs or demonstrations. They are also responsible for ensuring the learning environment is inclusive and relevant, appropriately resourced and maintained, with the health and safety of students a high priority. In addition to these duties, an Education Assistant – Mainstream ensures that mentoring and pastoral care is provided to students, counsels students on matters affecting their education, particularly those students at risk, in order for those students to have an increased participation rate and the ability to better utilise the education program.
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 Merrill Ridgley, Principal on (08) 9884 2950 or emailing Merrill.Ridgley@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 (1) 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 three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated sound oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interact with students, parents, and teaching professionals.
- Demonstrated sound interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team.
- Demonstrated sound organisational skills that will assist in the delivery of effective educational programs to students.
- Demonstrated ability to assist with the 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: SS/SS931906
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, 28 November 2024
