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Education Assistant - Special Needs
Branch: Boyare Primary School
Division: North Metropolitan Education Region
Salary: Level 2/3, $32.87 - $37.37 per hour (EA (Gov) GA 2023)
Work Type: Permanent - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Fixed Term - Full Time
FTE: 0.1-1.0
Location: Mirrabooka
Closing Date: 2024-11-01 4:30 PM
Attachments: - applicant resource - how to write a cv and covering letter nov18.pdf
- information - applying for advertised positions in schools jan24.pdf
- published jdf - generic - education assistant (special needs) - schools - l2 - mar 2023.pdf

We are seeking to establish a pool of Special Needs Education Assistants for 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 4, 2025. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Boyare Primary School (PS) embraces our motto, 'Learning Together' by developing independent learners with the skills and knowledge to become productive, happy, and fulfilled members of an ever-changing world.

We are committed to developing each child's potential academically, socially, emotionally, and physically. Our school community is united in teaching the values that enable our students to lead in the development of a harmonious and inclusive, multicultural society. A strong focus is placed on academic achievement with priorities in literacy and numeracy. 'English as an additional language or dialect' students are a major consideration in all our programs. Specialist teachers in literacy and numeracy support teaching programs and individual planning is integral to the success of students at risk. Additional programs, including 'Breakfast Club' and 'After School Sports' are offered.

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

The Role

As a Special Needs Education Assistant, you will assist in the education programs and in promoting a supportive and inclusive learning environment, under teacher direction. Education assistants will assist teachers in the delivery of planned education programs to assist students to reach their full potential through the development of their academic, social, emotional, and physical skills including the operation of computers and digital technologies. Within this role you would provide feedback when required on education and therapy programs and participate in the evaluation process relating to the achievement of goals in special education.

You should have a high level of interpersonal skills and work collaboratively with staff members to meet the needs of students. Applicants will ideally possess the knowledge and experience of working with students with a range of disabilities and learning difficulties and the ability to support student growth, both academically and socially, within the classroom setting.

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 Diarne Kriskovich, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9338 2500 or Diarne.Kriskovich@education.wa.edu.au

During the school holiday period, please contact Diarne Kriskovich on 0404 760 992

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 two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
  • A three (3) 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: SS/SS916668

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 1 November 2024


Position Title
Education Assistant - Special Needs

Agency
Department of Education
Salary
Level 2/3, $32.87 - $37.37 per hour (EA (Gov) GA 2023)
Location
Mirrabooka
Unit/Division
North Metropolitan Education Region
Branch
Boyare Primary School
Work Type
Permanent - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Fixed Term - Full Time
Position No.
Pool Ref SS/SS916668
Closing Date
2024-11-01 4:30 PM
Position Title
Education Assistant - Special Needs
Branch
Boyare Primary School

Location
Mirrabooka
Work Type
Permanent - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Fixed Term - Full Time
Closing Date
2024-11-01 4:30 PM
Salary
Level 2/3, $32.87 - $37.37 per hour (EA (Gov) GA 2023)
Agency
Department of Education
Company Information
Description

We are seeking to establish a pool of Special Needs Education Assistants for 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 4, 2025. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Boyare Primary School (PS) embraces our motto, 'Learning Together' by developing independent learners with the skills and knowledge to become productive, happy, and fulfilled members of an ever-changing world.

We are committed to developing each child's potential academically, socially, emotionally, and physically. Our school community is united in teaching the values that enable our students to lead in the development of a harmonious and inclusive, multicultural society. A strong focus is placed on academic achievement with priorities in literacy and numeracy. 'English as an additional language or dialect' students are a major consideration in all our programs. Specialist teachers in literacy and numeracy support teaching programs and individual planning is integral to the success of students at risk. Additional programs, including 'Breakfast Club' and 'After School Sports' are offered.

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

The Role

As a Special Needs Education Assistant, you will assist in the education programs and in promoting a supportive and inclusive learning environment, under teacher direction. Education assistants will assist teachers in the delivery of planned education programs to assist students to reach their full potential through the development of their academic, social, emotional, and physical skills including the operation of computers and digital technologies. Within this role you would provide feedback when required on education and therapy programs and participate in the evaluation process relating to the achievement of goals in special education.

You should have a high level of interpersonal skills and work collaboratively with staff members to meet the needs of students. Applicants will ideally possess the knowledge and experience of working with students with a range of disabilities and learning difficulties and the ability to support student growth, both academically and socially, within the classroom setting.

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 Diarne Kriskovich, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9338 2500 or Diarne.Kriskovich@education.wa.edu.au

During the school holiday period, please contact Diarne Kriskovich on 0404 760 992

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 two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
  • A three (3) 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: SS/SS916668

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 1 November 2024

Attachments
- applicant resource - how to write a cv and covering letter nov18.pdf
- information - applying for advertised positions in schools jan24.pdf
- published jdf - generic - education assistant (special needs) - schools - l2 - mar 2023.pdf


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