Joondalup Education Support Centre (ESC) is seeking to establish a pool of Special Needs Educations Assistants for permanent and fixed term, full-time and 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.
Joondalup ESC is an Independent Public School providing specialist and individualised educational programs for students from Kindergarten to Year 6 with intellectual disabilities and special educational needs.
Dedicated staff teach a range of quality programs which are specialised, individualised, and specifically tailored to each student's individual needs and abilities. Teachers and Education Assistants are highly trained and competent to support students with intellectual disability, sensory impairment, physical disabilities, challenging behaviour, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Classrooms have a high ratio of staff to students, and classroom numbers are kept small to ensure that each child is given every opportunity to succeed.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.joondalupesc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Suitable applicants will have the opportunity to work in an environment committed to whole school approaches; self-reflection and continuous self-improvement; working in teams to further learning of students and staff; developing relationships with students and their parents; and high expectations for all students. In addition to this, suitable applicants should also be committed to putting students first in their decision-making and undertaking the hard work that is inherent in delivering a motivating and quality educational program.
Suitable applicants will ideally be able to deliver planned education programs and contribute in the evaluation process for special education. It is also highly desirable for suitable applicants to possess good written and oral communication skills and be competent in the use of information technology which will help assist teachers and therapists when dealing with students.
Experience with Team Teach, Augmentative and Alternative Communication and similar programs would be desirable as well as a Cert IV in Education Support or similar qualification.
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 Antoinette Vorster, Manager Corporate Services by telephoning (08) 9233 5800 or emailing antoinette.vorster@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 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 four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated 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.
- Demonstrated 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.
- Demonstrated ability to assist professionals in the implementation and evaluation of education programs, including special education and, if required, occupational and/or physiotherapy programs.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of health and physical disabilities in students and adolescents.
- Demonstrated effective organisational skills that will assist in the delivery of effective education programs and subsequent feedback and evaluation to teachers or psychologists.
- Demonstrated ability to assist with the general health and wellbeing 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/SS901655
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 18 October 2024
