AddressIndependent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region
Bramfield Park Primary School
Education Assistant - Special Needs
Pool Ref IPS/SS886033
Level 2/3, $32.87 - $37.37 per hour (EA (Gov) GA 2023)
Advertised Vacancy Number IPS/SS886033
Appointment Pool
Bramfield Park 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, 2026. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2024 school year, up to the end of Term 1, 2026.
We are looking for highly competent and motivated Education Assistants - Special Needs with a passion for working with students with Special Needs. The priorities and goals of this position are to assist students to reach their full potential through the development of their academic, physical, and social skills.
The suitable applicants will work with students with behavioural or high needs, including students on the autism spectrum, physical disabilities, mental and health conditions. As an Education Assistant - Special Needs, you will work with students one on one, and in groups with a focus on core subject learning and use of appropriate behaviours.
As an Education Assistant - Special Needs you will assist students to develop communication and self-regulation in a variety of educational settings. The role of an Education Assistant - Special Needs focuses primarily on the teaching and learning of students through assisting the teacher in delivering planned education programs, and through the provision of a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
The suitable applicants will ideally be caring, proactive, and responsive individuals who possess good written and oral communication skills to enable the implementation of individual or small group-based programs. You will work in an environment committed to whole school approaches; self-reflection and continuous self-improvement; working collaboratively with the classroom teacher in delivering a motivating and quality educational experience.
Bramfield Park PS fosters a compassionate and supportive learning environment, embodying the core values of Be Respectful, Be Responsible, and Be Safe. The motto 'Strive to Achieve' is embedded in our daily interactions, as our dedicated staff, students, and families collaborate to ensure the success of every student through exemplary teaching, effective leadership, and robust governance.
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 Bramfield Park Primary School can be found by visiting www.bramfieldparkps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
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For further job related information:
Please contact Valerie Trapp, School Business Manager, by telephoning (08) 9217 8600 or emailing valerie.trapp@education.wa.edu.au During the school holiday period, please contact Valerie Trapp on 0439 974 394.
Application Instructions
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