Sutherland Dianella Primary School (PS) 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.
Students at Sutherland Dianella PS are supported and challenged to become confident and independent learners who achieve their personal best. This aligns with our school motto which has remained unchanged since foundation; 'Only our Best'.
Our Core Values are Respect, Responsibility, Commitment, Citizenship.
Our students originate from many different cultures and our programs seek to celebrate this diversity and the Australian way of life, resulting in a great community spirit within the school.
Find out more about our school by visiting sdps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Sutherland Dianella PS is seeking Education Assistants (Special Needs) to support our programs. Suitable applicants will assist teachers in delivering planned educational programs, such as individualised learning plans, and foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment within a mainstream setting. We are looking for proactive Education Assistants who can work collaboratively with teachers and other support staff.
Suitable applicants will possess strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, which will be used to develop and promote the school’s values, ethos, and priorities across the school community. Applicants should be compassionate and able to work collaboratively to implement documented plans.
Additionally, applicants should have the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with staff, students, and teachers. Knowledge of evidence-based techniques for learning and behaviour, as well as experience or knowledge of a variety of disabilities, is also desired.
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 Blake Ingersole, Principal on 08 9268 8600 or blake.ingersole@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 four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A four (4) 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/SS940739
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 21 February 2025
