AddressAdvertised Vacancy Number IPS/SS900787
Appointment Pool
Brabham 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.
Brabham PS is committed to providing a quality education where every child can achieve success. Our vision of ‘Success for all within a culture of excellence and inclusion’ drives our dedication to equipping students with the tools and skills they need to become lifelong learners.
We are seeking dedicated Education Assistants to join our team and support teaching staff in delivering planned education programs. Suitable applicants will play a crucial role in promoting a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all students. You'll also be responsible for offering feedback on education and therapy programs as needed and taking part in the assessment of student progress. Additionally, a willingness and capability to support students' overall health and wellbeing, along with the readiness to engage with children exhibiting challenging behaviours, are highly valued attributes.
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. Knowledge of Zones of Regulation, as well as Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Programs will be an advantage.
Teamwork skills, including strong collaboration and cooperation form the foundation of our collective efforts, making these qualities essential for prospective candidates. We actively seek team players with a growth mindset to join us. Looking ahead, we anticipate the establishment of an Education Support Unit to serve students with high physical needs and/or intellectual disabilities. Candidates who are open to working across both contexts are highly desirable.
Our school adopts a whole school approach to supporting our at-risk students. Embracing opportunities for Professional Learning and engaging in a robust Performance and Development culture ensures that our non-teaching staff gain access to the latest best practices and receive support for their continuous professional development. Our Education Assistants are supported by a Lead Special Needs Assistant who woks alongside staff to build capacity.
We foster a culturally responsive educational community, a fundamental quality we seek in all staff members. Our families play a vital role as valued partners in education, making effective communication and collaboration with them essential skills at Brabham PS.
At Brabham PS, we have an innovative and engaged team of teachers and support staff who focus on meeting each student’s needs with a focus on progress and achievement. Working with our students, parents, teachers, and local community we have established extremely high targets for the delivery of educational programs, behaviour management and social and emotional wellbeing.
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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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.
ELIGIBILITY AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
Employees will be required to:
- obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment.
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.
- complete the Department’s induction program within 3 months of commencement.
- complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy.
- complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within 6 months of appointment.
- complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement.
- 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.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Monday, 17 June 2024
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
