AddressBunbury Cathedral Grammar School
At Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School, Excellence is in our Nature. Set on 33 hectares of peaceful bushland, located in the thriving Margaret River/Geographe region of Western Australia.
Recognised for our progressive and exemplary modern education practices and known for our focus on excellent care for all members of our community, we seek a passionate and innovative Education Assistant to work alongside our teachers to provide rich and engaging learning opportunities, which enables each student to achieve to their full potential.
We are seeking candidates who demonstrate an exceptional ability to meet the educational needs of students and fosters positive and productive relationships with staff across the School to join our community.
The role of the Education Assistant (Special Needs) Primary is to:
- Work under the direction of the Head of Diverse Learning, Head of Primary, and teachers, and independently and collaboratively work with other Education Assistants to support students’ learning.
- Implement intervention and learning programs for individuals or small groups of students to improve literacy, numeracy, and general capabilities.
- Provide targeted support to individuals with diagnosed learning difficulties and disabilities within a positive framework to assist them in achieving their potential.
- Support all students under the direction of subject and class teachers within a classroom or small group setting.
- Adopt a flexible approach to the role and the ability to multi-task and problem-solve.
- Foster a child-safe environment and culture where inclusivity and diversity are respected and embraced to ensure every child achieves their hopes and dreams.
- To develop independence in students as they develop and progress through the various stages of schooling.
- Use sound written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with students, staff, and families.
- Be an excellent role model and mentor for students across the School.
- Support our values and work to help us achieve our mission and vision.
The successful candidate will:
- Hold a Certificate III or IV in School-Based Education Support (CHC40221) (or equivalent or higher).
- Hold a current Working with Children Check and a Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting Certificate (HLTAID0012).
- Have previous experience as an Education Assistant working in small groups of students and with individual students with diverse learning needs.
- Have the ability to work in a flexible working environment with teachers, Education Assistants, education paraprofessionals and students.
- Support our values and will work to help us achieve our mission and vision.
Highly desirable:
- Have experience working with students with Special Needs, including those with sensory impairments and diverse socio-emotional needs.
- Familiar with the Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) teaching strategies, Sounds-Write program, or the Heggerty Phonological & Phonemic Awareness Curriculum.
- Be experienced in using Microsoft for Education and the adaptive use of technologies to support student learning.
- contribute to the broader School community and engage in our co-curricular program.
If you have the passion, experience, vision, and skills to help each student realise their hopes and dreams, we would love to hear from you. Please include your current curriculum vitae with two references.
Application Close 6pm Wednesday 12 June 2024
Interviews will be on or before Friday 14 June 2024
website www.bcgs.wa.edu.au
We reserve the right to commence the recruitment process immediately and appoint the successful candidate before the advert closing date. Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School is a child-safe school, and various checks and procedures will be conducted before appointing the successful candidate.
