We are seeking to establish a pool of Education Assistant - Special Needs for permanent and fixed term, 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.
Cottesloe Primary School (PS) is seeking to appoint dedicated and reliable Special Needs Education Assistants to join their school. A dynamic, public school with a rich heritage, strong traditions, and identity, Cottesloe PS enjoys the well-deserved reputation as being a school of choice for many families who live in the Peppermint Grove, Cottesloe, and Mosman Park area.
Cottesloe PS has developed a positive culture of collaboration between staff, families, and students. We are committed to offering all students pathways to future success through a quality, innovative and inclusive education. We value diversity, wellbeing and seek excellence through collaboration, reflection and improvement. An education that delivers excellence in learning, develops critical and creative thinking and fosters strength of character.
Find out more about our school by visiting cottesloeps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
As an Education Assistant - Special Needs, ideally you would under general supervision and guidance, perform tasks that require discretion and judgement in achieving clearly defined outcomes for students as determined by the teacher. You would apply techniques, skills and knowledge of relevant principles and practices acquired through previous experience, on the job learning or relevant qualifications. Education Assistants - Special Needs would be responsible for modifying resources to meet the specific needs of individual and groups of students. They will collect data on student achievement, and behaviour in accordance with the documented plans and report their findings to the teacher, they will also be a part of the case management approach to student support services.
Education Assistants - Special Needs should possess strong knowledge of students with high needs, including students with physical disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, behavioural, mental or other health conditions. You will ideally be able to work unsupervised with students supporting the teaching staff in the planning and implementation of engaging, challenging and supportive learning programs, that give every student the opportunity to succeed, and will work with the teacher to implement specialised and general education programs to support the learning of all students.
We are seeking suitable applicants who are effective team players and good communicators. Ideally you will have excellent time management skills as well as been able to work with a variety of teachers and students throughout the day. We are seeking Education Assistants - Special Needs who are skilled in the preparation of the learning environment and learning tasks.
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 Lena Harvey, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9382 7300 or lena.harvey@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 statement up to three (3) pages 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/SS958656
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 28 March 2025
