Education Assistant - Special Needs

Advertised Vacancy Number IPS/SS881225

Appointment Pool

Riverside Education Support Centre (ESC) is seeking to establish a pool of Education Assistant - Special Needs (EASN) 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.

Riverside ESC is a centre of excellence for the education and advancement of students with special learning needs. The school takes pride in the achievements of their students, the support and involvement of community, and the high quality teaching and care offered by the professional education team.

Suitable applicants would join a friendly supportive school which has seen a growth in student numbers and is the school of choice for many parents and staff alike.

Suitable applicants will ideally focus on providing classroom support to enable the delivery of high quality students-focused learning programs. Applicants with previous experience, knowledge and understanding of health and physical disabilities in students are highly desired. Ideally, applicants should possess strong organisational skills that will assist in the delivery of effective education programs and subsequent feedback and evaluation to teachers.

The desired applicants will be reliable and show initiative. Applicants will be friendly, passionate and dedicated towards creating a positive learning environment for all students. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to contribute to a professional team in providing advice and evaluation in the development of the education program and assessment tools.

To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria):

• effective written and oral communication skills, including report writing and the ability to effectively interact with students with Special Needs, and liaise with parents, teachers and community members and assist teachers in understanding students where necessary.
• effective interpersonal skills with the ability to contribute to a professional team and provide advice and evaluation in the development of the education program, including special education and therapy programs where they have been implemented.
• ability to assist professionals in the implementation and evaluation of education programs, including special education and, if required, occupational and/or physiotherapy programs.
• knowledge and understanding of health and physical disabilities in students and adolescents.
• effective organisational skills that will assist in the delivery of effective education programs and subsequent feedback and evaluation to teachers or psychologists.
• ability to assist with the 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 Riverside Education Support Centre can be found by visiting riversideesc.wa.edu.au  or Schools Online

Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.

For further job related information:

Please contact Janet Marter, Manager Corporate Services by telephoning (08) 9534 03***or emailing ************@education.wa.edu.au

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 two (2) 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 4***.

If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 86***for assistance.

Eligibility and training requirements

Employees will be required to:

• provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy;
• consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit prior to commencement of employment;
• obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check;
• complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
• complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment and every three years thereafter;
• complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement;
• complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy.

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

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 Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority.

Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Friday, 15 March 2024

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE 

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

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