Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS897485
This is a permanent part-time (0.8FTE) position commencing Term 3, 2024.
Are you a team player?
Roseworth Primary School (PS) are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Special Needs Education Assistant to join their friendly team.
The successful applicant will ideally support the development and implementation of the school’s culture, vision, values and future directions. Applicants possessing the ability to support the delivery and development of effective educational programs and assisting with curriculum modifications are highly desirable. Applicants should engage in small group work with literacy, numeracy and adjustment programs ensuring the creation of an environment that promotes success. Our staff value the whole child and ensure that academic, social, emotional and physical pursuits are equally catered for and addressed.
Knowledge of effective strategies to support students in primary years, combined with knowledge and experience with the Early Years Learning Framework (ELYF), Aboriginal Cultural Standards Framework and National Quality Standard (NQS) will be highly regarded. You will ideally be able to support programs relevant to students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), socio-emotional concerns, and/or other physical and learning disabilities. Assisting with the implementation of individual learning plans is important to this role.
At Roseworth PS, we provide a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment for our students to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence necessary to achieve their individual potential. We believe in play-based learning.
Our school has strong links with the wider community, including major partnerships with Edith Cowan University, The Smith Family and The City of Wanneroo. These have provided us with many unique opportunities to enhance the educational opportunities for our children. We share a site with Roseworth Education Support Centre and Roseworth Child and Parent Centre, bringing together health and education services to support our families.
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):
- Good written and oral communication skills, including the ability to interact with students with special needs, parents and teaching professionals on the provision of educational programs, and to assist teachers in understanding students where necessary.
- Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as part of a team in the evaluation of educational programs, including special education and therapy programs where these have been implemented.
- Good organisational skills that will assist in the delivery and development of effective education programs to students and subsequent feedback to teaching professionals or psychologists.
- Ability to assist teachers or therapists in implementing educational programs, including special education and, should this be a requirement of the position, occupational and/or physiotherapy programs.
- Knowledge of health and physical disabilities in students and adolescents.
- Ability to assist with 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 Roseworth Primary School can be found by visiting roseworthps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here
For further job related information:
Please contact Tracey Evans, Manager Corporate Services by telephoning (08) 9338 2540 or emailing Tracey.Evans3@education.wa.edu.au
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 two (2) 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 four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably 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 and training requirements
Employees will be required to:
- provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy;
- consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit prior to commencement of employment;
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check;
- complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
- complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment and every three years thereafter;
- complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement;
- complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy.
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.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Friday, 7 June 2024
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
