AddressIndependent Public School - North Metropolitan Education Region
Butler College
Education Assistant - Special Needs
Pool Ref IPS/SS884492
Level 2/3, $32.87 - $37.37 per hour (EA (Gov) GA 2023)
Advertised Vacancy Number IPS/SS884492
Appointment Pool
Butler College 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 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.
Suitable applicants will assist teaching staff in the delivery of planned education programs and in promoting a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all students. You should also provide feedback when required on education and therapy programs and participate in the evaluation process relating to student progress.
The ability to assist with the general health and wellbeing of students, as well as the ability and willingness to engage with children with challenging behaviours, is highly desirable.
Suitable applicants will ideally possess strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills which will be used to develop and promote the school's values, ethos, and whole school approaches.
Butler College was founded in 2013, we are a public inclusive secondary school for students in Years 7 to 12. Building on a strong foundation of community our focus on working together and fostering relationships cultivates confidence and resilience in students. Our comprehensive curriculum is delivered by professional, dedicated and highly qualified teachers ensuring students receive an education of the highest standard.
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 Butler College can be found by visiting butlercollege.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.
For further job related information:
Please contact Mark Humphries, Associate Principal, by telephoning (08) 9561 4200 or emailing Mark.A.Humphries@education.wa.edu.au
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