We 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 and up to the end of Term 1, 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
South Bunbury Primary School (PS) was established in 1913 and has a highly regarded history of providing quality education to generations of families. South Bunbury PS is located on the traditional lands of the Noongar Wardandi people, and we acknowledge and respect the contribution they make to the education of everyone in our school community.
Staff at South Bunbury PS believe in unlocking every child’s unique learning potential by providing the toolkit for them to leap with confidence. Success for our students means embracing challenges with curiosity and resilience, to achieve academically, socially and emotionally.
Educators regularly engage in targeted professional learning and collaboration to develop and implement whole school, evidence-based processes and programs to effectively meet the needs of every child. Our staff actively reflect on data to implement academic programs, based on research and evidence of best practice. Staff lead the improvement of the school through their involvement in a variety of curriculum and wellbeing teams, with a focus on increased outcomes for students. Our whole school ‘You Can Do It’ and Positive Behaviour Support program supports the social emotional and wellbeing of all students.
Find out more about our school by visiting South Bunbury PS or Schools Online
The Role
In the role of Special Needs Education Assistant at South Bunbury PS, suitable applicants will ideally have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and have the ability to collaborate well as part of a team to create and maintain supportive, inclusive education programs and learning environments to meet the specific needs of our students.
Suitable applicants will be responsible for assisting in the delivery of planned education programs including individual or small group settings and programs. Additionally, suitable applicants will have an understanding of trauma-informed practice and demonstrated experience with successfully implementing evidence-based strategies to support students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The ability to take data on student behaviours, progress and interests is vital to ensuring a strengths-based and targeted approach to individual student planning.
Suitable applicants will ideally be organised and be able to use their initiative to assist with the preparation and maintenance of the learning environment, including supporting students with access to digital technology. At South Bunbury PS we have a strong pastoral care program focused on Positive Behaviour Support (PBS). Our whole school 'You Can Do It' in conjunction with our PBS approach supports the social emotional development and wellbeing of all students. These programs promote the positive behaviour expectations and emotional development needed to grow successfully both academically and socially.
Our unique school, which shares the campus with South Bunbury Education Support Centre, promotes a strong sense of inclusivity with shared beliefs for encouraging our entire school community. Staff at our school are committed to ensuring every child realises their potential and strives to exceed it.
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 Michelle Waywood, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9796 4601 or emailing michelle.waywood@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 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/SS938882
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 14 February 2025
