We are seeking to establish a pool of Special Needs Education Assistant 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.
Located in the centre of Morley, our school of 227 Kindergarten to Year 6 students is at the heart of the community and has been for over 90 years. We celebrate a culturally diverse community which is united by high hopes and expectations for our students and school. Our dedicated staff are committed to ensuring all students achieve their potential through excellence in teaching and support them to be their best in a safe, friendly and inclusive environment.
Knowing strong relationships between all members of our school community support student learning and wellbeing, we work hard to develop and sustain genuine partnerships with our families and the wider community. We are actively involved in the Morley School Network and collaborate with neighbouring schools to ensure we deliver opportunity and best practice to our students.
Find out more about our school by visiting morleyps.wa.edu.au or School Online
The Role
Education Assistants hold a valued position in our team. Our Education Sssistants collaborate in a team environment to develop and implement Individual Education Plans and other documented plans. Applicants should Ideally have knowledge of students with additional needs, and the capacity to support students with social skill development and emotional regulation. Experience supporting students from English as an Additional Language/Dialect backgrounds will be highly regarded. As an Education Assistant you will, often independently, work and perform tasks that require discretion and judgement to assist students in achieving their full potential. We strive for an inclusive school environment that caters for students with a diverse range of support needs both academically and socially.
Education Assistants support students and classes across a wide range of curriculum areas and year levels within the school. Suitable applicants will ideally possess a high level of communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate with teachers to scaffold the curriculum and provide feedback on teaching and learning adjustments. It is important that applicants have a positive attitude and the ability to anticipate and adapt to change, showing initiative and flexibility to produce the best opportunities for students. We expect that our team members promote the school’s vision to ‘be our best – for every learner, every day’ and contribute to the delivery of whole school approaches. We are seeking team members who are committed to excellence and who are keen to further develop their skills in a supportive 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 Nicole Kovalevs, Principal on (08) 9218 1500 or Nicole.Kovalevs@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 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/SS952351
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 18 March 2025
