AddressIndependent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region
Aspiri Primary School
Education Assistant - Special Needs
Pool Ref IPS/SS884124
Level 2/3, $32.87 - $37.37 per hour (EA (Gov) GA 2023)
Advertised Vacancy Number IPS/SS884124
Appointment Pool
Aspiri Primary School (PS) are seeking to establish a pool of Education Assistant - Special Needs 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.
As an Education Assistant you will under teacher direction, assist in the implementation of specialised education programs and maintain a supportive, inclusive education program to meet the specific needs of students. Suitable applicants should display a commitment to working collaboratively and building positive relationships with students, parents, staff and the wider community.
Suitable applicants should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ideally be versatile with the ability to work well under pressure and as a team player. You should possess a calm, positive and professional manner and have the ability to use your initiative to assist the teacher with the general care and wellbeing of students and maintenance of the learning environment.
The priorities and goals of this position are to assist students to reach their full potential through the development of their academic, physical, and social skills. You should also have a strong knowledge of a range of evidence-based techniques for learning and behaviour and have some experience or knowledge of disabilities such as Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Achieving excellence in customer service and community inclusiveness is an important feature of our school within a very diverse and multicultural environment supporting children from over 52 different language backgrounds and from every continent on our planet. It is a diversity that defines us and we are proud of our partnerships with community organisations such as the Malayalam Community Language school which hosts over 200 students each weekend in order to promote and preserve the Malayalam language and culture.
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 Aspiri Primary School can be found by visiting aspirips.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.
For further job related information:
Please contact Jackie Adams, Manager Corporate Services, by telephoning (08) 9397 8300 or emailing jacqueline.adams@education.wa.edu.au
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