Education Assistant - Mainstream

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS869114

This is a permanent part-time (0.5FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2024 

Orange Grove Primary School (PS) is looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Mainstream Education Assistant to join their friendly team.

As a Mainstream Education Assistant, the successful applicant will assist in the delivery of planned education programs that will help in the development of young minds. In this role you will collaborate and work in a team environment.

The successful applicant will ideally possess good written, oral and interpersonal communication skills to enable the implementation of individual or small group programs, as well as the ability to support the general health and well-being of students. You will ideally be organised and be able to use your initiative to assist with the preparation and maintenance of the learning environment. Experience with the explicit teaching model/daily reviews is preferable but not essential.

The successful applicant would work under teacher direction in a diverse role. As an Education Assistant you would also provide support to ensure the learning environment is inclusive and relevant with the health and safety of students being a high priority. The successful applicant will ideally have the ability to manage student behaviour in accordance with school policies and programs.

As a Mainstream Education Assistant, you should be motivated, organised and nurturing with a passion for working with students in a team environment.  The successful applicant should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills to assist in the implementation and delivery of education programs and build meaningful relationships with children and their families.

Orange Grove PS is a small metropolitan school set in a beautiful rural setting located on the edge of the Darling Escarpment near Bickley Reservoir. Our school has a long and proud history from 1923 and while tradition is an important part of our culture, our focus is on preparing children for the future

This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position. 

To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria):

• Sound oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interact with students, parents and teaching professionals.
• Sound interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team.
• Sound organisational skills that will assist in the delivery of effective educational programs to students.
• Ability to assist with the general health and well-being of students.

Applications will be assessed against these work related (selection criteria) of the position. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.

The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Further information about Orange Grove Primary School can be found by visiting www.ogps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online

Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here

For further job related information:

Please contact Stephen Boon, Principal, by telephoning (08) 9406 51***or emailing ************@education.wa.edu.au  

Application Instructions

All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.

Your application should include:

• A for (4) page statement addressing the Work Related Requirements (selection criteria), in context of the role and business needs of the school
• A CV of up to (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.

It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.

You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.

After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4***.

If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 86***for assistance. 

Eligibility and training requirements 

Employees will be required to:

• provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy;
• consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit prior to commencement of employment;
• obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check;
• complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
• complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment and every three years thereafter;
• complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement;
• complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy.

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

Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Friday, 15 March 2024

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE 

PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.

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