Education Assistant - Mainstream

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS886676

This is a nine (9) month fixed term, part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2024 with possible extension and/or permanency 

The FTE of the possible extension period and/or permanency may be at a reduced or higher FTE fraction.  

Kondinin Primary School (PS) is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, hardworking Education Assistant – Mainstream to join our team.

About the position

To be successful for this role you will ideally possess strong people skills and the capacity to relate to staff, students, and parents. Successful applicants should also be highly collaborative and willing to share their skills and expertise.

We seek enthusiastic team members who show initiative in adapting tasks to meet student needs, who continually reflect on their practice and who are open to being observed and receiving feedback to guide their professional growth. You will contribute advice and expertise; collaborating with staff to support and monitor student progress.

Positive and passionate applicants who are willing to work closely with the classroom teacher to help create and maintain a safe and supportive classroom environment along with experience in a mainstream setting or the capacity to learn and take directions, are encouraged to apply.

About the school

Kondinin PS is in the community of Kondinin, 273km east of Perth in the Wheatbelt Education Region. The Gateway to Wave Rock, the Shire comprises the townships of Karlgarin, Hyden and Kondinin itself. Kondinin serves as a hub for hospital services, engineering for the agricultural sector, aged care and is the base for local industry. Kondinin offers a welcoming community with many community groups, sporting, and local events throughout the year.

At Kondinin PS we hold high standards and expectations of our staff and students. We promote our school values Courage, Attitude, Respect, Excellence and Service (CARES) and our motto "Together Towards Tomorrow" in all that we do in the school and broader Kondinin community. Our staff regularly reflect on their practice and continually strive for improvement by supporting school priorities and ensuring success for every student. We have a strong focus on being a culturally responsive school which fosters positive participation, communication and interaction between staff, Aboriginal students, their parents, and families.

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.

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For further job related information

You are encouraged to contact Naomi Graham, Manager Corporate Services, for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Kondinin, by telephoning (08) 9894 02***or emailing ************@education.wa.edu.au

During the school holiday period, please contact Naomi Graham on 0428 356 ***

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 three (3) 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 three (3) 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.

Eligibiity 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.

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.

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

Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Monday, 8 April 2024

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE 

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