Special Needs Education Assistant

About Frederick Irwin Anglican School 
Come and work for an outstanding school in the Peel region. Established in 1991, Frederick Irwin Anglican School is the oldest independent school in the Peel region. We are a private co-educational school that offers an exceptional educational program for students Kindergarten to Year 12. 

The School provides learning opportunities such as inter-state and international study tours, high level sport and performing arts programs, instrumental music tuition, and a range of other co-curricular activities.

To learn more about Frederick Irwin Anglican School visit www.frederickirwin.wa.edu.au and follow us on LinkedIN 

About the Role
An exciting opportunity exists at our Halls Head campus for a suitability qualified Special Needs Education Assistant, Certificate IV preferable.  This is an ongoing, full-time position with an immediate start or by negotiation.

Special Needs Education Assistant
Special Needs Assistants carry out duties as directed by the Head of Primary and work under the guidance of the Learning Enrichment Coordinator and/or classroom teacher as designated by the Head of Primary.

Special Needs Assistants need to meet the Special Needs of the student(s) in his/her care and to assist in the delivery of relevant educational programmes.

Special Needs Assistants are required to, under the guidance of the classroom teacher:

• Develop resources, visual schedules etc to assist the student/ students in supporting their learning. 
• Implement strategies that will promote independent work habits for student/ students in your care.
• Undertake professional learning related to the student/students disability to broaden their personal knowledge and gain a deeper insight into the student’s cognitive, physical and behaviour concerns. 
• Keep observation records on student’s learning to assist the classroom teacher in their programming and assessments. 
• Maintain a communication diary with the parent/caregiver to be overseen by the classroom teacher.
• Contribute to Individual Education Plan Meetings to plan and evaluate the student’s learning goals.
• Be abreast with current technologies and assist student/ students in using these technologies for the benefit of their learning.
• Under the guidance of the classroom teacher liaise and plan with outside providers to assist in the development of a student.
• Supervise small group and individual activities under the direction of the Teacher-in-Charge.
• Assist children in developing independent skills in self organisation e.g. dressing, toileting, eating, preparing for class and daily routines.

Pastoral Care
As an Anglican School, pastoral care is extremely important at Frederick Irwin Anglican School.

Frederick Irwin Anglican School is committed to child safety and protection, and expects all staff, volunteers, visitors to the School and contractors to respect and abide by all policies, procedures and practices developed and put in place by the Anglican Schools Commission (ASC) and/or the School in this regard. 

The successful candidate will: 

• Hold a current Working with Children Check 
•  ‘C’ Class Drivers Licence 
• Completed an approved Education Assistants course at a recognised training institution or equivalent.
• Computer knowledge is desirable
• Ability to work in a co-operative team environment

About the Anglican Schools Commission
The Anglican Schools Commission (Inc.) (ASC) founded in 1985, the Core Purpose of the Anglican Schools Commission (Inc.) (ASC) is to establish and support low fee Anglican systemic schools which provide a high quality, inclusive, caring Christian education.

Growing from modest beginnings with the opening of St Mark’s Anglican Community School in 1986 in Perth’s northern beachside suburb of Hillarys, there are now more than 14,000 students attending 11 ASC schools in Western Australia, three ASC Schools in the Diocese of Wangaratta and the ASC Language School, based in Perth.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The ASC as an equal opportunity employer bases its recruitment decisions on the business need and the best qualified candidates available and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of any protected category.

The ASC embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. Candidates who are offered employment may be subject to a criminal record and other background checks as permitted or required by company policy or applicable law. 

To express your interest in this role click Apply for Job or email your application to **@fias.wa.edu.au 

To learn more about the ASC and what we have to offer visit our website www.ascschools.edu.au, and don’t forget to follow us on LinkedIn.

Closing Date:  Monday 22 April 2024 at 9:00am