The School of Special Educational Needs: Disability (SSEND) is seeking to establish an appointment pool of Lead Education Assistants – Special Needs (EAL), for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part time vacancies which may arise during the 2025 school year and up to the end of Term 2 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
The School of Special Educational Needs: Disability
SSEND is one of seven Specialist Schools within Statewide Services. At SSEND we partner with schools and communities to deliver an effective, responsive and integrated service that supports students with additional needs to achieve their potential. Support is provided state-wide through a Request for Assistance model that matches the needs of schools to the skill set of our staff.
SSEND seeks to make a valued contribution to education through the provision of evidence- based strategies and practical support for students with disability and learning disabilities. Our Consulting Teachers work throughout the state, and support includes individualised student support, whole school consultancy, development and delivery of professional learning and creation of online resources and information. Our school mission, to build capacity of schools to ensure every student with a disability is a successful student, is at the heart of what we do.
We have teams based at Statewide Services Centre (Padbury), and at our south hub (South Lake Primary School). Suitable applicants may be based at either of these locations. Suitable applicants may also be required to regularly work across a number of metropolitan and regional locations throughout the state. The role involves state-wide travel with overnight stays and may include long distance driving, some of which may be in remote locations. Suitable applicants should ideally hold a current and valid 'C' class driver's license. Travel may involve the use of the employee's own motor vehicle with reimbursement available.
Find out more about our school by visiting oneclassroom.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
As EAL, suitable applicants will work collaboratively with Consulting Teachers, to model evidence-based interventions to school staff where SSEND is supporting individual and whole school requests for assistance. They will be responsible for assisting Consulting Teachers to deliver planned education programs and demonstrate outstanding interpersonal and communication skills to be able to successfully participate within a team situation, working alongside school staff, School Psychology Services and external agencies, often within a high-pressure environment, to assist with problem solving, and implementing strategies and processes to achieve outcomes.
Suitable applicants may also work independently of the Consulting Teacher to provide direct guided support to students and peers. They will display an excellent understanding of supporting students with a disability using evidence-based strategies and interventions. As EAL, suitable applicants will work with other Education Assistants to develop strategies which address issues that assist teachers in providing care and educational programs for students. They will assist in collecting and reporting data that will assist in determining outcomes for students.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions. Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.
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 Seth Willingham, SSEND Coordinator on (08) 9402 6185 or seth.willingham@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.
More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website or in the attached application package.
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 work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A maximum two (2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated considerable knowledge and understanding of the delivery of education programs and/or behaviour management plans; and ability to identify problems and assist teachers and other Education Assistants in the development of strategies and solutions.
- Demonstrated well developed oral communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to lead, mentor, coach, induct and train other Education Assistants and professional teams, including providing advice and evaluating education programs.
- Demonstrated well developed written communication skills, including report writing, and the ability to coordinate, collect and present student data at a whole school community level in a meaningful way.
- Demonstrated well developed organisational skills including the ability to coordinate staff rosters and relief to assist in the delivery of effective education programs.
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: SS/SS926894
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 11 November 2024
