Education Assistant - Mainstream

Please be advised that scheduled maintenance is to be undertaken on Saturday 20th April 2024 from 5 AM to 8 AM (AWST) and the system will be unavailable during this window.Convenience Buttons:Independent Public School - North Metropolitan Education RegionBallajura Primary SchoolEducation Assistant - MainstreamPool Ref IPS/SS887378Level 1/2, $30.75 - $35.05 per hour (EA (Gov) GA 2023)Advertised Vacancy Number IPS/SS887378Appointment PoolBallajura Primary School (PS) is seeking to establish a pool of Mainstream Education Assistants for appointments to 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 1, 2025. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2024 school year, up to the end of Term 1, 2025.It would be considered desirable if suitable applicants understand and have experience in the following programs: Heggerty Phonemic Awareness program, PreLit, and InitiaLit in an explicit teaching environment. Suitable applicants should ideally have an understanding and practice of National Quality Standard for Western Australian public schools. Experience working with students with English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD) is highly desirable.At Ballajura PS, we are dedicated to ensuring every child achieves their social, emotional, and academic potential. Our motto - inspire, participate, learn, and succeed encapsulates our desire to realise your child's passions and dreams.We have high expectations of ourselves and believe every child matters every day, evidenced by our outstanding NAPLAN results. Alongside academic performance, we focus on the social capacities and emotional resilience of our students.As professional educators, our responsibilities have always extended beyond maximising the academic outcomes for our students. We recognise there is a strong human side to teaching core values including relationships, engagement, and respect.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 requirements (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 Ballajura Primary School can be found by visiting or .Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also availableFor further job related information:Please contact Tanya van den Akker, Manager Corporate Services, by telephoning (08) 9338 2200 or emailingApplication InstructionsAll 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 statement addressing the Work Related Requirements (selection criteria), in context of the role and business needs of the school.
• A CV 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 4127.If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.ELIGIBILITY AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTSEmployees 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.

Education Assistants working with Kindergarten students may be required to have, or be actively working towards, a Certificate lll in Education Support (or approved equivalent) in order to meet the educator-to-student ratio outlined in the National Quality Standard for Early Childhood Education and Care.Approved equivalent qualifications are published by the .The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Monday, 29 April 2024APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINEPROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.