We are seeking to establish a pool of Education Assistant - Special Needs for 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 3, 2025. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Carnaby Rise Primary School (PS), located in Landsdale, opened in 2017 as an Independent Public School catering for children from Kindergarten to Year 6. Our school has state-of-the-art facilities and resources to cater for teaching and learning in the 21st century.
Carnaby Rise PS has strong relationships with its families and the wider community and is striving to improve across all aspects of our school. Carnaby Rise 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 particularly our more vulnerable students.
Our school is committed to Positive Behaviour principles, focusing on the development of the whole child. This approach is embedded in our Business Plan under the Pillar of Health and Wellbeing. We are seeking applicants with strong interpersonal and communication skills, who can effectively collaborate with teachers to create and maintain a supportive and inclusive educational program that addresses the specific needs of students.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.carnabyriseps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Suitable applicants will assist teaching staff in the delivery of planned education programs and in promoting a supportive and inclusive learning environment. You will work closely with teachers to deliver planned education programs, along with direction from the teachers, you will use your knowledge and initiative to make adaptations to lessons to suit the needs of individual students, including the use of computers and digital technologies. You may also be responsible for implementing individual student or small group programs or demonstrations. You may work closely with outside agencies and therapists – supporting the implementation of their programs and adapting the skills learnt in such sessions to the classroom environment. Additionally, you will provide feedback on education and therapy programs and will participate in the evaluation process. The ability to assist with the general health and wellbeing of students is desired.
Suitable applicants will ideally possess strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills which will be used to develop and promote the school’s values, ethos and priorities across the school community.
This is a rewarding role that will allow you to make a real difference in the lives of students with special needs. If you are passionate about making a difference, apply today and join our team of dedicated educators.
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 Kellie Cuff, Deputy Principal on (08) 6401 8100 or emailing kellie.cuff@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holidays, please contact Kellie Cuff on 0407 443 553.
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 three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A three (3) page statement 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/SS924194
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 11 October 2024
