Education Assistant - Special Needs

Independent Public School - Pilbara Education Region

Cassia Primary School

Education Assistant - Special Needs

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Level 2/3, $32.87 - $37.37 per hour (EA (Gov) GA 2023)

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS870374

Various Positions

Cassia Primary School (PS) is seeking two (2) enthusiastic Special NeedsEducation Assistants to join their friendly team.

We currently have the following positions available:

• 2 x - permanent part-time (0.95FTE) position/s

All positions will commence Term 2, 2024

The successful applicants will assist teaching staff in the delivery of planned education programs and in promoting a supportive and inclusive learning environment. You will also provide feedback when required on education and therapy programs and participate in the evaluation process relating to student progress. The ability to assist with the general health and wellbeing of students is desired.

The successful applicants will ideally possess strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills which will be used to develop and promote the school's values, ethos and priorities across the school community. You will ideally be compassionate and able to work collaboratively to implement documented plans.

The successful applicants should possess the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with staff, students and teachers. 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.

Cassia PS is an Independent Public school on Kariyarra land in South Hedland. We cater for children from Kindergarten to Year 6. We live by our school vision to Inspire, Believe and Achieve, through Excellence. We are proud of and embrace our local culture. We recognise our community as having a diverse range of cultures, with children from 14 different language backgrounds.

With a strong school community that works together, we aim to deliver a caring, supportive and safe environment in which all children have the opportunity to reach their full potential. We will support your child through the learning process. We have whole school pedagogy focused on Explicit Direct Instruction in Literacy and Numeracy and across other learning areas, and additional intervention programs for children experiencing difficulties in reading.

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.

Further information about Cassia Primary School can be found by visiting www.cassiaps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online

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For further job related information

You are encouraged to contact Gayleen Horne, Manager Corporate Services, for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in South Hedland, by telephoning (08) 9172 8500 or emailing Gayleen.Horne@education.wa.edu.au

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