AddressIndependent Public School - North Metropolitan Education Region
Yuluma Primary School
Education Assistant - Special Needs
Pool Ref IPS/SS883225
Level 2/3, $32.87 - $37.37 per hour (EA (Gov) GA 2023)
Advertised Vacancy Number IPS/SS883225
Appointment Pool
Yuluma Primary School (PS) is seeking to establish a pool of Special NeedsEducation 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 2, 2025. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2024 school year, up to the end of Term 2, 2025.
Suitable applicants will, under teacher direction, assist the teacher in the delivery of planned education programs, including the operation of computers and digital technologies, and implement individual student or small group programs or demonstrations. When required, they will provide feedback on education and therapy programs and participate in the evaluation process relating to the achievement of goals in special education.
Suitable applicants should be able to work in an environment committed to whole school approaches, self-reflection, and continuous self-improvement. They will work in a collaborative team to support the learning of students and to develop relationships with students and their parents.
Yuluma PS is a level four, Independent Public School catering for Kindergarten to Year 6 students. The catchment area is the suburb of Innaloo with its diverse cultural and socio-economic background that enriches the student base. Our staff consists of skilled and experienced educators who are all committed to our vision and school motto 'Learning and Growing Together'.
The school provides a welcoming, friendly and caring learning environment where students are encouraged to model our key values of responsibility, respect, care and striving to do their best. Suitable applicants should possess excellent interpersonal skills, and will ideally have proficient, evidence-based teaching and learning capabilities. Applicants should ideally have the displayed skills to form positive relationships that engage and motivate students to achieve their academic, social and emotional goals and work collaboratively with their colleagues to achieve this.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria):
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Knowledge of health and physical disabilities in students and adolescents.
- Ability to assist with 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 Yuluma Primary School can be found by visiting yulumaps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.
For further job related information:
Please contact Richa Richhariya, Manager Corporate Services, by telephoning (08) 9416 9850 or emailing Richa.Richhariya@education.wa.edu.au
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