Education Assistant - Special Needs

Description:

Baldivis Gardens Primary School (PS) are seeking to establish a pool of enthusiastic and dedicated Special Needs Education Assistants for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2025 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Baldivis Gardens PS has established a very positive and respectful learning environment through our GROW ethos (Gain Knowledge, Respect Others, Own Your Actions and Work Hard) and our staff 'FISH' philosophy ‘Be there, Choose Your Attitude, Play, Make their Day'. Applicants must be committed to a positive staff culture and willing to support and promote our ethos and philosophy in their work as a Special Needs Education Assistant.
This Independent Public School opened in 2017 in the rapidly growing area of Baldivis and the school has worked hard to build a positive school culture. Situated on the land previously used as a market garden our motto of Nurture Grow Thrive and a Vision statement that encourages parents to take shared responsibility for student growth and development is shaping our school culture. With personable leadership, exemplary staff and a supportive parent community this school offers many opportunities for education assistants to be part of a dynamic school community.
Find out more about our school by visiting baldivisgardensps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Suitable applicants will ideally have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and collaborate well with classroom teachers to create and maintain a supportive and inclusive learning environment. They will be required to work under general supervision, following teacher directions and documented plans and providing feedback. At times, they will work autonomously and be required to contribute advice and expertise, actively collaborating with colleagues to support student and whole school achievement.
High expectations will be placed on applicants who will work in an environment characterised by whole school approaches, a strong commitment to professional learning, working in teams and accepting leadership roles and responsibilities. Applicants should display a commitment to building positive relationships with students, parents, staff and the wider community and should possess a willingness to provide assistance to teachers of students with a variety of disabilities and/or learning needs. Experience with challenging behaviour, Autism Spectrum Disorder - both verbal and non-speaking, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and trauma would be highly desirable. Team teach, hoist training and experience in PEG feeding is beneficial.
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Tamra Law, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9523 7000 or emailing Tamra.Law@education.wa.edu.au
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment. obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application Instructions
Apply online in two easy steps:
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees , preferably one (1) being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF Demonstrated 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. Demonstrated 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. Demonstrated 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. Demonstrated 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. Demonstrated knowledge of health and physical disabilities in students and adolescents. Demonstrated ability to assist with general health and well-being of students.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS959177
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 27 March 2025.