Education Assistant - Special Needs
Branch: Spearwood Alternative School
Division: Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region
Salary: Level 2/3, $32.87 - $37.37 per hour (EA (Gov) GA 2023)
Work Type: Permanent - Part Time
FTE: 0.2
Location: Spearwood
Closing Date: 2024-08-12 4:30 PM
Attachments: - applicant resource - how to write a cv and covering letter nov18.pdf
- d18 0205834 published jdf - generic - education assistant (special needs) - schools - l2 - mar 2023.pdf
- information - applying for advertised positions in schools jan24.pdf

This is a permanent part-time 0.2FTE position commencing Term 4, 2024

Spearwood Alternative School is a community with great diversity.   Working with staff, children and families to reinforce the intention of community to 'make the world a better place' by developing, reinforcing, maintaining and sustaining that in this microcosm.   desire to make a difference.  We are seeking to appoint someone who is enthusiastic, self-motivated, shows initiative and works collaboratively as part of the kitchen garden program team.

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

The Role

As an Education Assistant you will under teacher direction, assist in the implementation of specialised education programs and maintain a supportive, inclusive education program to meet the specific needs of students. Suitable applicants should display a commitment to working collaboratively and building positive relationships with students, parents, staff and the wider community.

Suitable applicants should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ideally be versatile with the ability to work well under pressure and as a team player. You should possess a calm, positive and professional manner and have the ability to use your initiative to assist the teacher with the general care and wellbeing of students and maintenance of the learning environment.

The priorities and goals of this position are to assist students to reach their full potential through the development of their academic, physical and social skills. You should also have a strong knowledge of a range of evidence-based techniques for learning and behaviour and have some experience or knowledge of disabilities such as Autism Spectrum Disorder.

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 Denise Stone, Principal, on (08) 9414 2000 or emailing denise.stone@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 two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
  • A two (2) statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  4. 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.
  5. knowledge of health and physical disabilities in students and adolescents.
  6. 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/SS907325

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 23 August 2024


ATTACHMENTS: - applicant resource - how to write a cv and covering letter nov18.pdf
- d18 0205834 published jdf - generic - education assistant (special needs) - schools - l2 - mar 2023.pdf
- information - applying for advertised positions in schools jan24.pdf


You can view and print these PDF attachments by downloading Adobe Reader.