Advertised Vacancy Number SS/SS903421
Appointment Pool
Collier Primary School (PS) is seeking to establish a pool of Education Assistant - Special Needs for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2024 school year and up to the end of Term 4, 2025. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2024 school year, up to the end of Term 4, 2025.
Are you a self-motivated, knowledgeable team player with a passion for working with students and teaching staff in improving educational outcomes at Collier Primary School? Will your collaborative approach contribute to Collier Primary School’s ongoing success?
We are seeking dedicated Education Assistants to join our team and support teaching staff in delivering planned education programs. Suitable applicants will play a crucial role in promoting a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all students. A willingness and capability to support students' overall health and wellbeing, along with the readiness to engage with children exhibiting complex behaviours, are highly valued attributes.
Suitable applicants will display effective practices and ideally possess strong communication, interpersonal and skills which will be used to develop and promote the school’s values, ethos and whole school approaches. Knowledge of Zones of Regulation, as well as Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Programs will be an advantage.
Teamwork skills, including strong collaboration and cooperation form the foundation of our collective efforts, making these qualities essential for prospective candidates. We actively seek team players with a growth mindset to join us.
Our school adopts a whole school approach to supporting our at-risk students. Embracing opportunities for Professional Learning ensures that our non-teaching staff gain access to the latest best practices and receive support for their continuous professional development. Our Education Assistants are supported by a Lead Special Needs Assistant who woks alongside staff to build capacity.
Collier PS vision is to be an innovative, community-minded school where every teacher is effective and every student is successful and our school ethos, the Collier Way - Respect and Excellence, reflects this.
The school has a number of programs in place to secure the positive reinforcement of good behaviour in both the playground and the classroom. Our school ethos 'Collier Way' was formulated to foster the particular values reflected within the community. In the realms of equity and opportunity, Collier PS recognizes and endorses the Education Department Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP).
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria):
- 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.
- effective interpersonal skills with the ability to contribute to a professional team and provide advice and evaluation in the development of the education program, including special education and therapy programs where they have been implemented.
- ability to assist professionals in the implementation and evaluation of education programs, including special education and, if required, occupational and/or physiotherapy programs.
- knowledge and understanding of health and physical disabilities in students and adolescents.
- effective organisational skills that will assist in the delivery of effective education programs and subsequent feedback and evaluation to teachers or psychologists.
- ability to assist with the general health and well being of students.
Applications will be assessed against these work related requirements (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 Collier Primary School can be found by visiting www.collierps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
For further job related information:
Please contact Emma Bancroft, Principal by telephoning (08) 6455 0300 or emailing Emma.Bancroft@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holiday period, please contact Emma Bancroft on 0457 202 525.
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 maximum four (4) page statement addressing the Work Related Requirements (selection criteria), in context of the role and business needs of the school
- A CV of up three (3) 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
- 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, 19 July 2024
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
