AddressIndependent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region
Edney Primary School
Education Assistant - Special Needs
Pool Ref IPS/SS882330
Level 2/3, $32.87 - $37.37 per hour (EA (Gov) GA 2023)
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS882330
Appointment Pool
Edney Primary School (PS) is seeking to establish a pool of Special NeedsEducation Assistant 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 a Special NeedsEducation Assistant, you will, under limited supervision, perform tasks that require discretion and judgement in achieving clearly defined outcomes determined by the teacher.
The successful applicants should have the capacity to assist teachers in the provision of high quality individualised student learning programs. Applicants who have experience in working with students with Special Needs are encouraged to apply. Knowledge and experience in the Soundswrite program will be desirable.
We are seeking applicants who will ideally be positive team members and will enjoy working in a collaborative environment. The successful applicant will benefit from our supportive and inclusive working atmosphere.
Edney PS is an Independent Public School located in the suburb of High Wycombe. We are a safe, happy, and positive school, where all members of our community, staff, students, and parents feel valued, listened to, and supported to be their best.
Respect and Excellence are our vision. Respect - we show respect by speaking and acting with courtesy. Respect yourself, and others will respect you.
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 Edney Primary School can be found by visiting edneyps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here
For further job related information:
Please contact Irene Melia, Manager Corporate Services, by telephoning (08) 6216 4700 or emailing Irene.Melia@education.wa.edu.au
Application Instructions
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