Education Assistant - Special Needs

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Independent Public School - North Metropolitan Education Region

Landsdale Gardens Primary School

Education Assistant - Special Needs

Pool Ref IPS/SS777249

Level 2/3, $29.18 - $33.68 per hour (EA (Gov) GA 2021)

Advertised Vacancy Number IPS/SS777249

Appointment Pool

Landsdale Gardens Primary School (PS) is seeking to establish a pool of enthusiastic and innovative Special Needs Education Assistants for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2023 school year. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2023 school year.

We are seeking highly motivated Special Needs Education Assistants to work collaboratively with our friendly and supportive team. As a highly valued member of a newly established Primary School, you should value the importance of establishing and developing positive relationships with students, staff, parents and caregivers. Suitable applicants will ideally possess an openness to change, display initiative and be solutions-focused; always ensuring you are providing the best learning opportunities for our students.

As a Special Needs Education Assistant – excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to collaborate positively with the teacher to create and maintain an engaging, challenging and supportive education program to meet the specific needs of the student, allowing each child to succeed, is highly desirable. Suitable applicants will assist the teacher in the delivery of planned education programs to support students to achieve clearly identified outcomes and will implement individual student or small group programs or demonstrations, under the direction of the teacher.

When required, the Special Needs Education Assistants will provide feedback on education and therapy programs and participate in the evaluation process relating to the achievement of goals in the student’s individual education plan. Suitable applicants should be organised, able to use their initiative to assist the teacher with the general care and wellbeing of students and maintenance of the learning environment. Suitable applicants should also be highly committed to supporting the academic, social and emotional needs of our students to create and maintain a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment for all students.

Experience with the MiniLit, MultiLit Programs and our whole school programs of Spelling Mastery, Let’s Decode and PRIME Maths would be well regarded. It is highly desirable that suitable applicants are self-reflective, welcome feedback and committed to ongoing growth in your practice.

Landsdale Gardens PS will open its doors to kindergarten to year 6 children in January 2023. The school will provide an innovative environment to inspire young minds.

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.

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For further job related information

Please contact Natasha Doyle, Principal by telephoning 0401 266 975 or emailing

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 two (2) 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 two (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 4127.

If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.

ELIGIBILITY

Employees will be required to:

• obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment; and
• obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check
• complete the Department’s Aboriginal Cultural Appreciation course; and
• provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy.

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

TRAINING

Employees will be required to:

• complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
• complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy; and
• complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment.

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

Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Friday, 7 October 2022

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE

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