AddressIndependent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region
Wellard Primary School
Education Assistant - Special Needs
Pool Ref IPS/SS885136
Level 2/3, $32.87 - $37.37 per hour (EA (Gov) GA 2023)
Advertised Vacancy Number IPS/SS885136
Appointment Pool
Wellard Primary School (PS) is seeking to establish a pool of dedicated and enthusiastic Education Assistants - Special Needs for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise up to the end of Term 3, 2024. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements up to the end of Term 3, 2024.
Suitable applicants will, under teacher direction, assist in the implementation of specialised education programs such as occupational therapy, speech therapy and physiotherapy programs.
They will also 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.
Wellard PS opened in 2018 and caters for students from Kindergarten to Year 6.
At Wellard PS, we aim to develop happy, respectful, confident, self-motivated, successful students who will seize opportunities in making a worthwhile contribution to our world. We want parents and carers to feel welcome, to be listened to, to be actively involved and supported in their child's education and to support the school in providing the best possible education for their children
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 Wellard Primary School can be found by visiting wellardps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.
For further job related information
Please contact Rebecca Lanzel-Lewis, Deputy Principal, by telephoning (08) 9553 0600 or emailing rebecca.lanzellewis@education.wa.edu.au
Application Instructions
All applications are submitted online. Select "
