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.
John Tonkin College Education Support Centre (JTCESC) is Independent Public School located at the Mandurah Education Training (MET) Campus co-located with John Tonkin College (JTC). Our school shares the Peel Campuses of South Metropolitan TAFE (Technical and Further Education) and Murdoch University and delivers a broad range of educational experiences to meet the needs of Year 11 and 12 students with intellectual disabilities.
Proudly guided by the ethos Engage, Educate, Enrich, Empower - our purpose is to educate and develop the whole person in order to create a sense of belonging and active engagement within the community. We provide a supportive, caring, inclusive environment that addresses a range of needs including social and emotional well-being, life skills, numeracy and literacy and Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses.
Find out more about our school by visiting johntonkincollegeesc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
As a Special Needs Education Assistant, you will, under limited supervision, perform tasks that require discretion and judgement in achieving clearly defined outcomes determined by the teacher. You will assist students with training in the acquisition of self-management skills and provide information to parents on all relevant school procedures and policies.
The suitable applicants should have the capacity to assist teachers in the provision of high-quality individualised student learning programs. Applicants who have experience in working with students with special needs are encouraged to apply.
We are seeking applicants who will ideally be positive team members and will enjoy working in a collaborative environment. The suitable applicants will benefit from our supportive and inclusive working atmosphere.
Want to know more?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Kim Bertuola, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9583 0571 or emailing kim.bertuola@education.wa.edu.au.
During the school holidays, please contact Kim Bertuola on 0439 992 446
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 four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills, including report writing and the ability to effectively interact with students with special needs, and liaise with parents, teachers and community members and assist teachers in understanding students where necessary.
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills with the ability to contribute to a professional team and provide advice and evaluation in the development of the education program, including special education and therapy programs where they have been implemented.
- Demonstrated ability to assist professionals in the implementation and evaluation of education programs, including special education and, if required, occupational and/or physiotherapy programs.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of health and physical disabilities in students and adolescents.
- Demonstrated effective organisational skills that will assist in the delivery of effective education programs and subsequent feedback and evaluation to teachers or psychologists.
- Demonstrated ability to assist with the general health and wellbeing 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/SS960373
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 28 April 2025
