Education Assistant – Special Needs Branch, Narrogin Primary School – Division: Independent Public School, Wheatbelt Education Region.
Salary Level 2/3, $ per hour (EA (Gov) GA ****).
Work Type: Permanent – Part Time (FTE).
Location: Narrogin.
Closing Date: ************:30 PM.
This is a permanent part-time (FTE) position commencing Term 1, ****.
Narrogin Primary School (PS) has a proud history of serving the Narrogin community for children from Kindergarten to Year 6.
Our school motto, 'In the Pursuit of Excellence', reflects the belief that every child can be successful.
We take a personal approach to prepare children to be life-long learners and active citizens in the wider community.
We are here to ensure that students are supported to achieve their full potential.
Staff value cultural and linguistic diversity, difference, individuality, and use inclusive educational practices.
We provide quality education for all students, maximizing learning opportunities and preparing each child for a successful life.
Our teaching caters for the social, emotional, physical, academic, cultural and creative needs of individuals in a safe and supportive environment.
The Role
The successful applicant will assist teaching staff in the delivery of planned education programs and in promoting a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
You will also provide feedback when required on education and therapy programs and participate in the evaluation process relating to student progress.
The ability to assist with the general health and wellbeing of students is highly desired.
We highly value applicants who possess strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills which will be used to develop and promote the school's values, ethos and priorities across the school community.
You will ideally be compassionate and able to work collaboratively to implement documented plans.
Our ideal applicant will possess the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with staff, students and teachers.
They should also have strong knowledge of a range of evidence-based techniques for learning and behaviour and have some experience or knowledge of disabilities such as Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
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 website for more details.
Eligibility
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 obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education's Screening Unit before you start.
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 two (2) page statement addressing the 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.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS / SS*******
Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process.
This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close (AWST) on Monday, 1 December ****
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