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.
Situated on Grandis Boulevard in Banksia Grove, our school includes five teaching blocks, an administration area, playgrounds, an undercover area, a library, a dental therapy centre, and five multi-purpose courts plus an oval which are shared with the City of Wanneroo.
We work closely with the local community to establish and build positive relationships. Grandis Primary School Board and P&C are strong and proactive, providing our community with input into the direction that the school takes as we continue to grow towards the future.
Find out more about our school by visiting grandisps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Education Assistants are highly valued at our school and are asked to support the teaching and learning of students through assisting the teacher in delivering planned education programs with a particular focus on literacy, numeracy, play and social skills. Suitable applicants should be able to help in the preparation and maintenance of the learning environment and care for and supervise students in and out of class. Our Special Needs Education Assistants may be offered positions in a classroom, small group or individual student support setting. When applying for this role you must be willing to be placed in Early Childhood classroom roles as well as Special Needs support roles.
As a Special Needs Education Assistant, you will participate in professional learning opportunities to further build your skills and knowledge. In joining our dedicated team of teaching and non-teaching staff, you should be willing to contribute to and work as part of this team and display a commitment to working collaboratively and building positive relationships with students, parents, staff and the wider community.
The ability to be flexible, exercise initiative and work as part of a team will be highly advantageous. Suitable applicants should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to collaborate with teachers to create and maintain a supportive, inclusive education program to meet the specific needs of the students. A clear understanding and knowledge of strategies to support students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, intellectual disabilities, high level physical and medical needs, anxiety disorders, behaviour support and sensory integration issues is highly desirable.
Experience in delivering the Sounds-Write program, Reading Mastery, Spelling Mastery and other tailored intervention sessions would enhance the applicant’s suitability to the positions.
As a professional learning community, the fundamental purpose of Grandis Primary School is to assist all students to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviour essential to their success in life. Our school is a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) school and experience in the processes that support a PBS school would be 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 Cherie Pearse, Deputy Principal, on (08) 9233 6500, or email Cherie.Pearse@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holiday period, please contact Cherie on 0427 718 253
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 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/SS957389
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 5 May 2025
