Education Assistant (Special Needs) – Junior School - Two Positions

Part-time, fixed term positions, from Term 2 2024

Corpus Christi College is a co-educational K-12 Catholic college in the southern suburb of Bateman.  

The College is seeking applications from committed and dynamic Education Assistants interested in assisting students with Special Needs.

These part-time, fixed term roles are an integral part of our K-12 Inclusive Learning philosophy. Reporting to the Head of Junior School, appointees will be based in the Junior School. 

The terms of these positions are:

• Term 2 2024, Thursday and Friday.
• 29 April 2024 to 4 July 2025, Monday and Wednesday.

Under teacher direction, the Education Assistant (Special Needs) can be expected to perform tasks within the following range: 

• assists the teacher in the delivery and evaluation of planned education programs, including the operation of computers; and, under teacher direction, implements individual or small group programs or demonstrations. 
• assists the teacher with the care and supervision of students in out-of-class activities and on school excursions. 
• assists the teacher with the general care and well-being of student(s) in their care, including attending to students with minor issues e.g. basic first aid. 
• assists with arrival and departure of the student(s) in their care. 
• assists students undressing, bathing, dressing, toileting and, where necessary, cleans soiled clothing and areas. 
• assists with student education by having an understanding of health and physical disabilities of the student(s) in their care. 
• assist with the reporting of student progress during IEPs. 
• other duties as required by Principal or delegate.

Qualifications required:  

• A relevant Certificate III or IV in Special Needs Education 
• Accreditation to Teach in a Catholic School (or willingness to work towards attainment)  
• Current Working with Children Check   

Applicants must actively support the Catholic ethos of the College.

Please apply online via the recruitment portal on the College website. Applications received outside of the College website will not be considered.  

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Wednesday 10 April 2024 at 9.00am  

Confidential enquiries may be made by emailing **********@corpus.wa.edu.au.