We are seeking to establish a pool of Education Assistant – Special Needs - Lead 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.
Armadale Senior High School (SHS) is an Independent Public School dedicated to providing students from Year 7 to 12 with strong academic achievement and positive engagement. We aim to provide every student with a positive learning experience. We believe in our students and recognise that each is an individual to be welcomed and respected.
Our highly skilled and experienced teaching staff provide a supportive educational experience for every student through a wide variety of subjects and courses. These include English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, Home Economics, Visual Art, Music, Information Technology, Design and Technology and Physical Education.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.ashs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Armadale SHS invests heavily in learning support processes to maximise the opportunities available to our diverse student population. There is a whole school commitment to improve student literacy and numeracy success. The school has implemented one-on-one and small group intervention sessions using evidence-based learning programs.
The Education Assistant – Special Needs – Lead will ideally work closely with learning support staff to effectively foster engagement and improve student outcomes. In tandem with the Program Coordinator – Targeted Learning Services, suitable applicants should provide leadership and mentorship to other Education Assistants, making use of their excellent interpersonal skills to support staff development. Suitable applicants should model a proactive and positive approach to improving student outcomes; supporting the implementation and sustainability of intervention programs that are innovative, engaging and relevant to students.
Suitable applicants will ideally be student-centric and have the ability to provide strong leadership to staff. Ideally with considerable experience in supporting student learning, the Education Assistant – Special Needs – Lead will contribute to the implementation of a culture of excellence throughout the school; mentoring and training other Education Assistant staff to complete data analysis for student improvement, effectively manage student behaviour and promote a positive approach to learning. Suitable applicants should be passionate about ensuring all students can reach their highest potential and provide professional leadership to a team of diverse Education Assistants to assist in realising this goal.
We are seeking applications from individuals who are passionate about working in collaboration with staff to develop innovative strategies that foster student engagement. The Education Assistant – Special Needs – Lead will contribute to the design and implementation of documented solutions in response to identified student needs. The ability to collect, analyse and report on student-related data is desirable. Additionally, a key aspect of this role is arranging the timetable for the school; including one-on-one and small group intervention sessions across the school day. As such, applicants with sound conceptual and organisational skills are encouraged to apply.
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 Alison Wells, Manager Corporate Services, on (08) 9497 6400 or emailing Alison.Wells@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 four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated considerable knowledge and understanding of the delivery of education programs and/or behaviour management plans; and ability to identify problems and assist teachers and other Education Assistants in the development of strategies and solutions.
- Demonstrated well developed oral communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to lead, mentor, coach, induct and train other Education Assistants and professional teams, including providing advice and evaluating education programs.
- Demonstrated well developed written communication skills, including report writing, and the ability to coordinate, collect and present student data at a whole school community level in a meaningful way.
- Demonstrated well developed organisational skills, including the ability to coordinate staff rosters and relief to assist in the delivery of effective education programs.
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/SS947330
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 14 March 2025
