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.
Belridge Secondary Education Support Centre (ESC) caters for secondary aged students from Years 7 to 12 that have a recognised Disability. As a school we value staff who are committed to making a difference.
Belridge Secondary ESC focuses on achieving the best outcome for each student with Individual Education Planning linked to the Australian Curriculum as well as ASDAN and Accredited Senior School courses and programs. The goal for all students is successful independent living and transition from school to work or alternative pathways beyond school. Students are provided with programs in an educationally enhancing environment. Students in Years 7 to 10 participate in a range of educational programs to enhance their social, emotional, and academic growth. Years 11 years 12 continue this journey, and a proportion of this learning takes place in the local and wider community. Students may participate in community access and work experience programs with enterprise and vocational education being the lynchpin that drives our curriculum to best prepare these students for life beyond school.
Find out more about our school by visiting Belridge Secondary Education Support Centre or Schools Online
The Role
As an Education Assistant at this Centre, you will, under limited supervision and guidance, perform tasks that require discretion, judgement, and initiative to assist students in achieving clearly defined outcomes determined in conjunction with the teacher. You should be able to apply techniques, skills and knowledge of relevant principles and practices acquired through previous experience, on the job learning and/or through relevant qualifications. You will ideally work under general supervision or autonomously and are expected to contribute advice and expertise as part of a team. You should be open to new ideas and strategies. It would be desirable if suitable applicants can display competent levels of literacy and numeracy and excellent interpersonal skills to be able to provide support to students, teachers, and other colleagues. Capacity to work with students who, as a result of their disability have complex behavioural and or communication needs is essential.
Education Assistants may be expected to work with students in the classroom, the community, and the workplace. Our school caters for students with a diverse range of disabilities and support needs and our staff are expected to work across all Year Levels, Programs and with all students. Suitable applicants must be committed to enhancing learning opportunities for all students, maintain confidentiality at all times and treat staff and students with respect. Staff are encouraged to attend relevant, ongoing professional development sessions and training and to take the initiative in seeking out further knowledge and skills to enhance their contribution to the work of the Centre that will most benefit our students.
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 Shayne Hutchings, Principal on (08) 9408 8050 or Shayne.Hutchings@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 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 effective written and oral communication skills, including report writing and the ability to effectively interact with students with special needs, and liaise with parents, teachers and community members and assist teachers in understanding students where necessary.
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills with the ability to contribute to a professional team and provide advice and evaluation in the development of the education program, including special education and therapy programs where they have been implemented.
- Demonstrated ability to assist professionals in the implementation and evaluation of education programs, including special education and, if required, occupational and/or physiotherapy programs.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of health and physical disabilities in students and adolescents.
- Demonstrated effective organisational skills that will assist in the delivery of effective education programs and subsequent feedback and evaluation to teachers or psychologists.
- 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: IPS/SS955022
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 13 March 2025
