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This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2025
Coastal Lakes College provides your child with access to an exceptional secondary education in your local community of Mandurah.
Coastal Lakes College opened to Year 7 (Year 7 and 8 in the Inclusive Education Hub) in 2019. Each year we will add a Year 7 cohort until we cater for Years 7 to 12 in 2024.
We encourage and support our students to become effective problem solvers and critical thinkers who are creative and imaginative. Our purpose is to ensure our students leave school as confident and informed individuals with the skills and knowledge to succeed to be active and informed members of society.
Our programs are delivered in a modern state of the art campus, with purpose-built learning areas which include well equipped technology workshops, science laboratories, gymnasium/fitness centre and arts facilities, while our nurturing environment encourages students to work to the best of their ability and achieve great outcomes.
Find out more about our school by visiting coastallakescollege.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Coastal Lakes College is seeking to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic Special Needs Education Assistant to join our dynamic and supportive team.
As a Special Needs Education Assistant, you should have the ability to work independently and use initiative to assist the teacher in maintaining order and assisting in the delivery and implementation of planned education programs. Some of the skills and attributes desired to be successful include experience dealing with complex behaviours, working with individuals or small groups of students and reporting student achievement and progress to the teacher, experience with trauma informed practice and mental health, along with a sound understanding of a range of disabilities.
The successful applicant will ideally have the skills and desire to work collaboratively with all staff in supporting our students to achieve success. Ideally, the successful applicant will possess strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills which will be used to develop and promote the school’s values, ethos and priorities.
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 Sharon Fogarty, Manager of Corporate Services on (08) 9583 2800 or emailing
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 outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
* A 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/SS968998
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: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 28 May 2025
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