Education Assistant - Special Needs

Advertised Vacancy Number SS/SS880972

Appointment Pool

Castlereagh School 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.

Castlereagh School motivates children and young adults aged four to eighteen in a vibrant, nurturing, educational environment. Dedicated staff teach a range of quality programs which are specialised, individualised and specifically tailored to each student's individual needs and abilities.

Teachers and Education Assistants are highly trained and competent to design, implement and evaluate programs for students with diagnosed disability and high support needs.

All students have complex communication and learning needs and are provided with a well-balanced educational experience with a Literacy and Communication focus.  Classrooms have a high ratio of staff to students. Classroom numbers are kept small to ensure that each child is given every opportunity to succeed.

As an Education Assistant - Special Needs, under teacher direction, you will assist in targeted education programs and in promoting a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all our students.

Suitable applicants will assist the teacher in the delivery of planned education programs to assist students with complex communication and learning needs to reach their full potential through the development of communication, social, emotional, physical and academic skills. Using your ideally excellent interpersonal and communication skills, you will collaborate with teachers and other colleagues to create an inclusive education program that accommodates the needs of all students.

Suitable applicants should possess a commitment to building positive relationships with students, parents, staff and the wider community and ideally be able to display the ability to deliver planned education programs and contribute to the evaluation process for special education. Applicants who possess good written and oral communication skills are competent in the use of Information Technology (IT) to assist teachers in the classroom will be highly reagarded.

Suitable applicants who have experience with positive behaviour support; Augmentative and Alternative Communication systems, e.g. Key Word Sign, PODD (Pragmatic Organisation Dynamic Display); and work closely with teachers and other professionals in supporting optimal learning environments for every student are encouraged to apply.

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 abilityto 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 andprovide 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 educationprograms, including special education and, if required, occupational and/or physiotherapy programs.
• Knowledge and understanding of health and physical disabilities in students andadolescents.
• Effective organisational skills that will assist in the delivery of effective educationprograms and subsequent feedback and evaluation to teachers or psychologists.
• Ability to assist with the general health and wellbeing 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 Castlereagh School can be found by visiting Schools Online

Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.

For further job related information

Please contact Josie Askwith, Manager Corporate Services by telephoning (08) 9266 61***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:

• 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 education.wa.edu.au.
• 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.

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 Wednesday, 6 March 2024

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE

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

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