We are seeking to establish a pool of Education Assistant - Special Needs's 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 2, 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Dalkeith Primary School (PS) is a dynamic learning community where staff and parents work collaboratively through a shared vision, to assist students to achieve and exceed their potential. With a culturally diverse student population, we provide a supportive learning environment in which the teaching and learning process can thrive.
Established in 1938, Dalkeith PS has approximately 320 students and is located on an attractive, well-developed and maintained site in the suburb of Dalkeith, approximately 8 km from the Perth CBD. Dalkeith PS is a well-established primary school with over 80 years of proud history and reputation for excellence in primary school education.
Find out more about our school by visiting dalkeithps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
As an Education Assistant - Special Needs you would assist in the implementation of supported educational programs and work with students with diverse learning needs. An understanding of the specific strategies to cater for the needs of students with a range of diagnoses such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Global Development Delay, and Generalised Anxiety Disorder is highly regarded, as well as experience with communication devices. Our Education Assistant Special Needs staff liaise closely with class teachers, specialist teachers, our Student Services Team, and families.
Suitable applicants should ideally have a high level written and oral communication skills to enable the implementation and recording of individual or small group based programs. Suitable applicants should also be prepared to apply techniques, skills, and knowledge of relevant principles and practices which may have been acquired through previous experience, on the job learning, or relevant qualifications. As an Education Assistant Special Needs, we would like you to be committed to maintaining our positive school culture.
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 Suzanne Pekin, Principal, on (08) 9287 7100 or email Suzanne.Pekin@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 two to three (2 to 3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
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- 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: Pool Ref IPS/SS951821
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 7 April 2025.
