Education Assistant - Special Needs

Golden Bay Primary School (PS) is seeking a dedicated and organised Education Assistant - Special Needs to join their friendly team.

As a Special Needs Education Assistant, you will be required to assist in the delivery of planned education programs. In this role you will ideally be able to collaborate and work in a team environment, possess good written and oral communication skills to enable the implementation of individual or small group programs, as well as display the ability to support general health and well-being of students. The successful applicant should be organised and able to use their initiative to assist with the preparation and maintenance of the learning environment.

Our staff work under general supervision, and autonomously, and may also be required to contribute advice and expertise, actively collaborating with colleagues to support student achievement.

Ideally, the successful applicant will have a broad range of skills and strategies to meet the needs of learners with disabilities, as well as a commitment towards improving student learning through ongoing reflective practice and engagement in professional learning. You should also show a willingness to contribute and maintain a team environment.

Golden Bay PS is a learning community focused on excellence, respect and integrity. We work together with our school community to build strong partnerships, have a shared belief system that provides a responsive and stimulating learning environment, and value the needs and interests of individual students. We pride ourselves on achieving high standards of literacy and numeracy while developing the critical and creative potential of each student.

The success of our school lies in our modern curriculum, inclusive learning environment and strong working partnerships. Our staff are committed to positive relationships and motivated to work collaboratively in a vibrant, creative team environment. We build effective partnerships with parents and the community while providing a caring, supportive and mutually respectful learning environment. Our staff deliver deep learning and high-quality inclusive programs that encompass critical and creative learning skills.

This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.

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.

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For further job related information:

Please contact Cherie Raymond, Assistant Principal by telephoning (08) 9583 8800 or emailing

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 three (3) 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 4127.

If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.

ELIGIBILITY

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 Aboriginal Cultural Appreciation course; and
• 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

TRAINING

Employees will be required to:

• complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
• complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy; and
• complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications must be submitted before 4.00pm (WST) on Wednesday, 22 February 2023

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE

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