We are seeking to establish a pool of Education Assistant - Special Needs 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.
Carine Senior High School (SHS) is a school of choice in the northern suburbs of Perth. Our school became an Independent Public School in 2015 and has since been leading academic performance from years 7-12 through the recruitment and development of highly effective program coordinators, teachers, and support staff. We accomplish our vision to seek excellence in education through individualised student pathways, which are consistently reviewed and adapted to ensure the best possible outcomes for all students.
Our school community is positive and caring. Wellbeing is an overarching school priority. This is achieved through a dedicated team of specialist professionals who provide holistic support for our students' social and emotional wellbeing with a balanced focus on resiliency. Included are dedicated student services managers, chaplains, community health nurses, psychologists, academic support mentors, and support teachers. Parental involvement in children's education is welcomed and encouraged as we believe strongly in the importance of open, honest, and supportive links between family and school. Support dogs are in attendance; Noodles and Leo are popular with many. The Student Services team plans regular reward and extra-curricular events for students who consistently strive for success.
Find out more about our school by visiting carinehs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
We are looking to add to our large team of Education Assistants to assist teachers in the delivery of planned education programs in inclusive settings and implement individual student or small group programs. Suitable applicants may also, under teacher direction, assist in the implementation of specialised education programs. The Education Assistants at our school are line managed by a Learning Support & Inclusion Manager. The ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively within a large team of Education Assistants is key to this role.
Education Assistants will assist the teacher to understand when there is communication difficulty between them and a student. Furthermore, experience in supporting ASD students to engage in mainstream education and/or experience assisting the regulation of students with mental health diagnoses, would be highly desirable.
Carine SHS is a large public high school which provides many opportunities for students to engage in a diverse curriculum and extra curricular activities. Education Assistants are integral for some students to access some of these programs and courses. Therefore, experience in or a willingness to support students in a range of educational environments is advantageous.
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 Matthew Scanlon, Deputy Principal, on email Matthew.Scanlon@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
- An up to 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/SS959862
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 11 April 2025
