We are seeking to establish a pool of Teacher - Education Support 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.
Riverside Education Support Centre (ESC) is a centre of excellence for the education and advancement of children with special learning difficulties. Every child is valued and has a place. We take pride in the achievements of our students, the support and involvement of our community, and the teaching and care offered by our cohesive staff and supportive administration. We are a school of choice for our special needs community.
Our shared campus with Riverside Primary School provides a rich learning environment to ensure each child achieves the best possible success in their learning journey. We accept children from Kindergarten to Year 6 and have a comprehensive transition program ensuring students successfully integrate to secondary school.
Find out more about our school by visiting Riverside Education Support or Schools Online
The Role
Suitable applicants should provide a supported functional and academic learning environment for students with disabilities. You should work towards continuous improvement of school programs and develop a highly skilled and proficient workforce. Suitable applicants will ideally have experience managing Education Assistants (EA) in a classroom setting with the ability to plan within the School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA) Curriculum Framework. In this role you will individualise curriculum to meet Individual Education Plans (IEP) and educational outcomes.
Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communications Handicapped Children (TEACCH) experience would be highly regarded, in addition to the ability to plan IEPs and dynamic ability to plan individualised learning outcomes. A good understanding of diagnosed conditions such as Intellectual Disability (ID), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and mental health, and how they impact on student learning, is highly regarded.
Knowledge of Education Support teaching practices, understanding of the principals of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), experience in using Pragmatic Organisation Dynamic Display (PODD) and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) is highly desirable. Experience with Key Word sign is preferable.
Suitable applicants should be strong team players and be able to manage a classroom of support staff Education Assistant’s effectively and efficiently. You will ideally have strong teamwork and communication skills and the ability to set and maintain classroom routines and expectations. Education Support experience in a Primary setting will be highly regarded. You should be able to work effectively and efficiently with parents, carers, therapists, and a range of other professionals along with having a good understanding of Australian Institute of Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) Standards and the ability to develop self.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions. Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.
Want to know more?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Tamarra Rekman, Deputy Principal on (08) 9534 0328 or emailing tamarra.rekman@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:
- hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration.
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment. More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website.
- apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start; and
- consent to and obtain a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
Application Instructions
All applications must be submitted online.
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
- Complete the online application, including details of two (2) work-related referees, with one (1) preferably being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A statement of up to four (4) pages, demonstrating your Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, and Professional Engagement aligned with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and the context of the position and school.
- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before you start your application.
For tips on writing your best teaching job application and more information about working for the Department of Education, go to the Department’s Careers Page or see our applicant resource attached.
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/TCH971380
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 13 June 2025
