Rangeway Primary School (PS) is 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 4, 2025. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Rangeway PS, located in Geraldton in the Midwest Region of WA. With enrolments of approximately 290 students, 74% are Aboriginal. Irregular attendance and high rates of transiency contribute to significant disadvantage factors which impact on learning potential of these students. At Rangeway Primary School, we turn challenges into opportunities and focus on developing academic improvement and social and emotional wellbeing of our students.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.rangewayps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
We are seeking dedicated, passionate, and innovative Special Needs Education Assistants to join our vibrant school community and support students to reach their highest potential.
We are seeking applications from individuals who are committed to building and maintaining strong working relationships with staff and students. Suitable applicants will ideally have strong professional knowledge in supporting students with additional learning needs, including the ability to promote positive student engagement and behaviour. They will work to build a strong rapport with students, using their knowledge of disabilities and additional learning needs to ensure that a targeted learning support plan can be developed, implemented, and evaluated effectively.
The role of a Special Needs Education Assistant focuses primarily on the teaching and learning of students through assisting the teacher in delivering planned education programs and through the provision of a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
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 Narelle Cocking, Manager Corporate Services, on (08) 9968 1700 or emailing Narelle.Cocking@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/SS955111
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4:30pm (AWST) on Monday, 24 March 2025
