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Department of Education
Independent Public School - North Metropolitan Education Region
Inglewood Primary School
Education Assistant - Mainstream
00016021
Level 1/2, $25.88 - $30.18 per hour (EA (Gov) GA 2019)

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS645140

This is a permanent part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2021

Inglewood Primary School (IPS) is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Education Assistant to join the passionate team of educators.

As an Education Assistant – Mainstream you will be required to assist in the delivery of planned education programs that will help in the development of young minds.  In this role you would need to collaborate and work in a team environment, possess good written and oral communication skills to enable the implementation of individual or small group programs, as well as demonstrate the ability to support general health and well-being of students.  The successful applicant will be organised and be able to use their initiative to assist with the preparation and maintenance of the learning environment.

Inglewood PS is a proud Independent Public School providing a stimulating educational environment for our 590 Kindergarten to Year 6 students.

By developing their academic, social and physical skills, students can recognise their own worth, as they participate as informed and active members of a global society. Our staff are experienced and committed to the objectives of the Inglewood Primary School Business Plan. The specialist subject areas are Music, Physical Education, Technologies, Science and Languages other than English (LOTE) program, which is Italian for Years 2 to 6.

Knowledge of Talk for Writing, Letters and Sounds and explicit instruction would be desirable.

This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position. 

To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria):

  • Sound oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interact with students, parents and teaching professionals.
  • Sound interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team.
  • Sound organisational skills that will assist in the delivery of effective educational programs to students.
  • Ability to assist with the general health and well-being of students.

Applications will be assessed against these work related (selection criteria) of the position. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.

The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Further information about Inglewood PS can be found by visiting www.inglewood.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.

For further job related information

Please contact Janine Bersan, Principal, by telephoning (08) 9223 9900 or emailing Janine.Bersan@education.wa.edu.au.

During the vacation period please contact Janine Bersan on 0459 872 166 (school business hours only).

Application Instructions

All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.

Your application should include:

  • A three (3) page statement addressing the Work Related Requirements (selection criteria), in context of the role and business needs of the school;
  • A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position;
  • The contact details for two (2) work related referees (one being your current line manager).

It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.

You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.

After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4127.

If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.

Eligibility

Employees will be required to:

  • provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy;
  • obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment; and
  • obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.

Education Assistants working with Kindergarten students may be required to have, or be actively working towards, a Certificate lll in Education Support (or approved equivalent) in order to meet the educator-to-student ratio outlined in the National Quality Standard for Early Childhood Education and Care.

Approved equivalent qualifications are published by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority.

Training

Employees will be required to:

  • complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
  • complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy; and
  • complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Friday, 23 October 2020.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE 

PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.


ATTACHMENTS: - Applicant Resource - How to Write a CV and Covering Letter.pdf
- Applicant Resource - Information for Applicants.pdf
- Endorsed JDF - Generic - Education Assistant (Mainstream) - Schools - L1 - Sep 2017.pdf


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WORK TYPE:  Permanent - Part Time
FTE: 0.6
LOCATION: Inglewood
CLOSING DATE: 2020-10-23 4:30 PM
(YYYY-MM-DD)
Position Title
Education Assistant - Mainstream

Agency
Department of Education
Salary
Level 1/2, $25.88 - $30.18 per hour (EA (Gov) GA 2019)
Location
Inglewood
Unit/Division
Independent Public School - North Metropolitan Education Region
Branch
Inglewood Primary School
Work Type
Permanent - Part Time
Position No.
00016021
Closing Date
2020-10-23 4:30 PM
Position Title
Education Assistant - Mainstream
Branch
Inglewood Primary School

Location
Inglewood
Work Type
Permanent - Part Time
Closing Date
2020-10-23 4:30 PM
Salary
Level 1/2, $25.88 - $30.18 per hour (EA (Gov) GA 2019)
Agency
Department of Education
Company Information
Description

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS645140

This is a permanent part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2021

Inglewood Primary School (IPS) is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Education Assistant to join the passionate team of educators.

As an Education Assistant – Mainstream you will be required to assist in the delivery of planned education programs that will help in the development of young minds.  In this role you would need to collaborate and work in a team environment, possess good written and oral communication skills to enable the implementation of individual or small group programs, as well as demonstrate the ability to support general health and well-being of students.  The successful applicant will be organised and be able to use their initiative to assist with the preparation and maintenance of the learning environment.

Inglewood PS is a proud Independent Public School providing a stimulating educational environment for our 590 Kindergarten to Year 6 students.

By developing their academic, social and physical skills, students can recognise their own worth, as they participate as informed and active members of a global society. Our staff are experienced and committed to the objectives of the Inglewood Primary School Business Plan. The specialist subject areas are Music, Physical Education, Technologies, Science and Languages other than English (LOTE) program, which is Italian for Years 2 to 6.

Knowledge of Talk for Writing, Letters and Sounds and explicit instruction would be desirable.

This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position. 

To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria):

  • Sound oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interact with students, parents and teaching professionals.
  • Sound interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team.
  • Sound organisational skills that will assist in the delivery of effective educational programs to students.
  • Ability to assist with the general health and well-being of students.

Applications will be assessed against these work related (selection criteria) of the position. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.

The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Further information about Inglewood PS can be found by visiting www.inglewood.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.

For further job related information

Please contact Janine Bersan, Principal, by telephoning (08) 9223 9900 or emailing Janine.Bersan@education.wa.edu.au.

During the vacation period please contact Janine Bersan on 0459 872 166 (school business hours only).

Application Instructions

All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.

Your application should include:

  • A three (3) page statement addressing the Work Related Requirements (selection criteria), in context of the role and business needs of the school;
  • A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position;
  • The contact details for two (2) work related referees (one being your current line manager).

It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.

You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.

After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4127.

If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.

Eligibility

Employees will be required to:

  • provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy;
  • obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment; and
  • obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.

Education Assistants working with Kindergarten students may be required to have, or be actively working towards, a Certificate lll in Education Support (or approved equivalent) in order to meet the educator-to-student ratio outlined in the National Quality Standard for Early Childhood Education and Care.

Approved equivalent qualifications are published by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority.

Training

Employees will be required to:

  • complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
  • complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy; and
  • complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Friday, 23 October 2020.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE 

PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.

Attachments
- Applicant Resource - How to Write a CV and Covering Letter.pdf
- Applicant Resource - Information for Applicants.pdf
- Endorsed JDF - Generic - Education Assistant (Mainstream) - Schools - L1 - Sep 2017.pdf


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