Education Assistant - Special Needs

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS872498

This is a permanent part-time (0.5FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2024

South Lake Primary School (PS)  is an Independent Public School located 15km south of Perth and surrounded by the Beeliar wetlands and caters for students from Kindergarten to Years 6.
The staff at South Lake Primary School believe that students learn best when they are in a motivated, orderly, and safe environment where developmental education is acknowledged and implemented. High standards of student achievement, both academic and non-academic, are the focus of our work within each classroom and across the school.

At South Lake (PS), whole of school approaches are considered essential to improved outcomes in student learning and successful whole of school curriculum planning and a collaborative culture with the active involvement of all staff in school planning and decision making is promoted.

As a Special NeedsEducation Assistant, you will assist teachers with providing support for students with Special Needs. You will, under general supervision and guidance, assist in the implementation of specialised education programs.

Additionally, you will 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.  

Within this role you will provide feedback when required on education and therapy programs and participate in the evaluation process relating to the achievement of goals in special education. The successful applicant will ideally possess strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills which will be used to develop and promote the school’s values, ethos and priorities across the school community.

This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position. 

To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria):

• Effective written and oral communication skills, including report writing and the ability to effectively interact with students with Special Needs, and liaise with parents, teachers and community members and assist teachers in understanding students where necessary.
• Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to contribute to a professional team and provide advice and evaluation in the development of the education program, including special education and therapy programs where they have been implemented.
• Ability to assist professionals in the implementation and evaluation of education programs, including special education and, if required, occupational and/or physiotherapy programs.
• Knowledge and understanding of health and physical disabilities in students and adolescents.
• Effective organisational skills that will assist in the delivery of effective education programs and subsequent feedback and evaluation to teachers or psychologists.
• Ability to assist with the 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 (South Lake Primary School) can be found by visiting southlakeps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online or by downloading the relevant attachment below.

Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here

For further job-related information (delete for regional schools):

Please contact [Tanya Redfern], [Manager Corporate Services], by telephoning (08) 9395 34***or emailing *************@education.wa.edu.au  

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 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 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:

• provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy;
• consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit prior to commencement of employment;
• obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check;
• complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
• complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment and every three years thereafter;
• complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement;
• complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy.

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 Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority.

Approved equivalent qualifications are published by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority.

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

Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Monday, 18 March 2024

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE 

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

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