Education Assistant - Special Needs

Independent Public School - North Metropolitan Education Region

Dianella Secondary College Education Support Centre

Education Assistant - Special Needs

Pool Ref IPS/SS884542

Level 3, $35.78 - $37.37 per hour (EA (Gov) GA 2023)

Advertised Vacancy Number IPS/SS884542

Appointment Pool

Suitable applicants from pool process IPS/SS767972 and IPS/SS 832717 need not re-apply

Dianella Secondary College Education Support Centre (SC ESC) is seeking to establish a pool for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2024 school year. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2024 school year.

Dianella SC ESC is a Positive Education School for students with disability from Year 7 to Year 13. Many of our students have complex communication needs. The school is a safe and supportive community that offers a suite of engaging educational programs catering to students' individual needs. Dianella SC ESC is located on the same site as Dianella Secondary College and Dianella Primary College.

Suitable applicants will ideally have excellent interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively with teachers and other staff to create and maintain a supportive, inclusive education program to meet the specific needs of the students. Priorities include communication, human relationships and pathways for life after school. Knowledge of Award Scheme Development and Accreditation Network (ASDAN), Workplace Learning, Team Teach, The Ziggurat Model, Treatment and Education of Autistic and Related Communication Handicapped Children (TEACCH) and Enterprise programs is desirable.

To be suitable for this role you should be organised and able to use your initiative to assist with the preparation and maintenance of the learning environment. These skills will also be utilised to aid teachers by assisting with the general care and well-being of students. Suitable applicants will ideally possess the knowledge and experience of working with students with a range of disabilities and learning difficulties and the ability to support student growth, both academically and socially, within the classroom and playground settings.

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 Dianella Secondary College Education Support Centre can be found by visiting dianellascesc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.

For further job related information:

Please contact Leanne Beeck, Business Support Officer, by telephoning (08) 9345 9272 or emailing Leanne.Beeck@education.wa.edu.au

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