This is a 12-month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 3, 2025 with possible extension and/or permanency
Rockingham Beach Education Support Centre (ESC) is co-located on a shared campus with Rockingham Beach Primary School. Our students benefit from shared facilities such as playground areas providing the opportunity for all students to play and interact with their peers.
Find out more about our school by visiting Rockingham Beach Education Support Centre or Schools Online
The Role
The successful applicant will ideally have empathy, patience and a passion for students with special needs. The Education Assistant should be motivated, compassionate, flexible, adaptable, organised, have strong communication skills and be a team player.
A solid understanding of different learning abilities and strategies to support students with special educational needs is advantageous. The Education Assistant should be able to adapt to various learning styles and needs, as well as be flexible in their approach to supporting students and collaborating with teachers.
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 Leslie Eddy, Manager Corporate Services on 08 9591 6777 or leslie.eddy@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 outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
1. 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.
4. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of health and physical disabilities in students and adolescents.
5. Demonstrated effective organisational skills that will assist in the delivery of effective education programs and subsequent feedback and evaluation to teachers or psychologists.
6. Demonstrated ability to assist with the general health and wellbeing of students.
The remaining criteria will be assessed at further assessment stage for shortlisted applicants.
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/SS968833
Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 30 May 2025
