We are seeking to establish a pool of Education Assistants – Special Needs for permanent and fixed term, part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2025 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Banksia Grove Primary School (PS) has strong relationships with its families and the wider community and is striving to improve across all aspects of our school. Banksia Grove PS has a wide range of students with imputed and diagnosed special needs from Kindergarten to Year 6. We are seeking to employ dedicated staff who can help our school, and in particular, our more vulnerable students.

Our school is a Positive Behaviour School. We are committed to employing trauma informed practices and approach each student and circumstance through this lens. Staff support students with co-regulation and self-regulation using Zones of Regulation and restorative approaches. Suitable applicants will ideally have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with teachers to create and maintain a supportive and inclusive education programme and meet the specific needs of students.

Find out more about our school by visiting banksiagroveprimary.wa.edu.au or Schools Online

The Role

Suitable applicants will ideally be flexible, collaborative, and organised. Applicants should use their initiative to assist the teacher with general care and well-being of students, and the maintenance of the learning environment. Suitable applicants will ideally be able to apply professional knowledge and practices acquired through previous experience, on the job training, and relevant qualifications. They should also be empathetic to, and experienced in, supporting the needs of a diverse range of students.

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 Helen Abbott, Deputy Principal, by telephoning (08) 9233 6333 or email Helen.Abbott1@education.wa.edu.au or Principal  Rebecca.routledge@education.wa.edu.au

During the school holiday period, please contact Principal Rebecca Routledge on 0407 988 529

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 being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include:

• A CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position

• A statement of up three (3) pages addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
  • Demonstrated 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.
  • Demonstrated 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.
  • Demonstrated 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.
  • Demonstrated 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.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of health and physical disabilities in students and adolescents.
  • Demonstrated ability to assist with general health and well-being of students.

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/SS918325

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 1 October 2024