This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2025
Carnarvon Community College (CC) an Independent Public School which caters for students from Kindergarten to Year 12 and proudly serves the Carnarvon community. We have an extensive campus complete with state of the art facilities, ushering in a new era of education committed to produce the best possible outcomes for our students.
Our motto ‘Growing Excellence Together’ highlights some of the foundational aspects of our College. Firstly, our commitment to continuous improvement and growth. Secondly, our pursuit of excellence and the high expectations we have for our students. Finally, the importance of us all working together to ensure every student is a successful global citizen.
Carnarvon is a coastal town located on Yingarrda country which is perfectly positioned between Shark Bay to the south and the Ningaloo World Heritage areas to the north. It’s a gateway to adventure, you will discover this fascinating town’s historic, cultural and foodie highlights. About 5,000 people currently call Carnarvon home, and the population is a rich mix of heritages and cultures. It is a hub of natural rugged beauty, whilst also being a great place to rest, relax and recharge.
Find out more about our school by visiting carnarvoncc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
The role of the Special Needs – Lead Education Assistant is to lead, mentor, coach and model good practices for other Education Assistants. The successful applicant should plan and deliver the worksite induction and training of other Education Assistants. The successful applicant will ideally, work in collaboration with our current Special Needs – Lead Education Assistant and Student Services Team in consultation with Teachers, parents/caregivers and School Psychologists, or other relevant professionals. It is highly desirable that they contribute to the design and implementation of documented plans and to provide solutions and support to Teachers, which promote positive student behaviour and improved educational outcomes in the classroom.
Ideally, the successful applicant will be able to perform tasks which require discretion in problem solving, decision making and choosing methods and processes to achieve outcomes. It is highly desirable for the successful applicant to have experience in dealing with students with a range of learning needs including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and severe mental health diagnoses and to be constantly student-focussed, with the ability to remain calm in an emergency. We are seeking an individual who inspires passion for learning in others and enjoy a real sense of achievement.
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 Natasha Yew, Principal on (08) 9941 6000 or emailing natasha.yew@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 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 considerable knowledge and understanding of the delivery of education programs and/or behaviour management plans; and ability to identify problems and assist teachers and other Education Assistants in the development of strategies and solutions.
- Demonstrated well developed oral communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to lead, mentor, coach, induct and train other Education Assistants and professional teams, including providing advice and evaluating education programs.
- Demonstrated well developed written communication skills, including report writing, and the ability to coordinate, collect and present student data at a whole school community level in a meaningful way.
Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the remaining selection criteria assessed in the further stages of the recruitment process.
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/SS975032
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 Monday, 23 June 2025
