AddressSouth Metropolitan Education Region
Seaforth Primary School
Education Assistant - Special Needs
Pool Ref SS/SS882740
Level 2/3, $32.87 - $37.37 per hour (EA (Gov) GA 2023)
Advertised Vacancy Number SS/SS882740
Appointment Pool
Seaforth Primary School (PS) is 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 - Special Needs you will, under limited supervision, assist in the implementation of specialised education programs. Suitable applicants will ideally have effective interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to collaborate well with the teacher to create and maintain a supportive, inclusive education program to meet the specific needs of the students. They will ideally be organised and able to use their initiative to assist the teacher with the general care and well-being of students and maintenance of the learning environment.
Our Vision is 'Supporting the Journey'. This statement is in fact the guiding principle of our school. Everything we do in our school relates that one statement. All new teaching and learning programs introduced into our school must contribute to supporting students to be successful in all aspects of schooling.
Seaforth PS is a relatively small school situated in the suburb of Gosnells. Student numbers hover around 250 which makes for a more personalised approach.
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 Seaforth Primary School can be found by visiting seaforthps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
For further job related information
Please contact Jennifer Branley, Manager Corporate Services by telephoning (08) 9234 7850 or by emailing Jennifer.Branley@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holiday period, please contact Jennifer Branley, Manager Corporate Services on 0467 787 947.
Application Instructions
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