Independent Public School - North Metropolitan Education Region Glendale Primary School Education Assistant - Special Needs Pool Ref IPS/SS843000 Level 2/3, $ - $ per hour (EA (Gov) GA 2023)
Advertised Vacancy Number IPS/SS843000
Appointment Pool
Glendale Primary School (PS) are seeking to establish a pool of Special Needs Education Assistants for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2024 school year. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2024 school year.
As a Special Needs Education Assistant, you should possess exceptional teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills to provide holistic support to students and teachers. Under teacher direction, you will assist in the education programs and in promoting a supportive and inclusive learning environment. Suitable applicants will assist the teacher in the delivery of planned education programs to assist students to reach their full potential through the development of their academic, social, emotional, and physical skills. Using your excellent interpersonal and communication skills, you will collaborate with teachers and other colleagues to create an inclusive education program that accommodates the needs of students.
Suitable applicants should display a commitment to building positive relationships with students, parents, staff and the wider community. Suitable applicants should also have a willingness to provide assistance to teachers of students with a variety of disabilities and/or learning needs.
Glendale PS caters for children from Kindergarten to Year 6 and are a school of choice for parents. Our school is well known for our reputation for inclusivity, quality educational programs, sound behaviour management processes, pastoral care and high expectations for all students, staff and parents.
Our teachers are all part of a caring, professional team ready to help with students’ educational, social and emotional needs. They offer specialist and extension programs in many curriculum areas including languages, music, art, engineering, and physical education. Academic and social outcomes targeted for children have an improvement intent at all times, based on quality evidence, early identification of educational issues (remedial and extension) and ensure the subsequent high quality interventions are in place for raising standards.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria):
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Knowledge of health and physical disabilities in students and adolescents.
6. 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 Glendale Primary School can be found by visiting or
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available
For further job related information:
Application Instructions
All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.
Your application should include:
7. A statement addressing the Work Related Requirements (selection criteria), in context of the role and business needs of the school.
8. A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
9. The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.
It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.
You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
ELIGIBILITY AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
Employees will be required to :
10. obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment.
11. obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.
12. complete the Department’s induction program within 3 months of commencement.
13. complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy.
14. complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within 6 months of appointment.
15. complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement.
16. provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy.
Education Assistants working with Kindergarten students may be required to have, or be actively working towards, a Certificate lll in Education Support (or approved equivalent) in order to meet the educator-to-student ratio outlined in the National Quality Standard for Early Childhood Education and Care.
Approved equivalent qualifications are published by the
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
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WORK TYPE: Permanent - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Fixed Term - Full Time FTE: LOCATION: Hamersley CLOSING DATE: 2023-11-03 4:30 PM
(YYYY-MM-DD) Position Title Education Assistant - Special Needs Agency Department of Education Salary Location Hamersley Unit/Division Independent Public School - North Metropolitan Education Region Branch Glendale Primary School Work Type Permanent - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Fixed Term - Full Time Position No. Pool Ref IPS/SS843000 Closing Date Position Title Education Assistant - Special Needs Branch Glendale Primary School Location Hamersley Work Type Permanent - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Fixed Term - Full Time Closing Date Salary Agency Department of Education Company Information Description
Advertised Vacancy Number IPS/SS843000
Appointment Pool
Glendale Primary School (PS) are seeking to establish a pool of Special Needs Education Assistants for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2024 school year. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2024 school year.
As a Special Needs Education Assistant, you should possess exceptional teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills to provide holistic support to students and teachers. Under teacher direction, you will assist in the education programs and in promoting a supportive and inclusive learning environment. Suitable applicants will assist the teacher in the delivery of planned education programs to assist students to reach their full potential through the development of their academic, social, emotional, and physical skills. Using your excellent interpersonal and communication skills, you will collaborate with teachers and other colleagues to create an inclusive education program that accommodates the needs of students.
Suitable applicants should display a commitment to building positive relationships with students, parents, staff and the wider community. Suitable applicants should also have a willingness to provide assistance to teachers of students with a variety of disabilities and/or learning needs.
Glendale PS caters for children from Kindergarten to Year 6 and are a school of choice for parents. Our school is well known for our reputation for inclusivity, quality educational programs, sound behaviour management processes, pastoral care and high expectations for all students, staff and parents.
Our teachers are all part of a caring, professional team ready to help with students’ educational, social and emotional needs. They offer specialist and extension programs in many curriculum areas including languages, music, art, engineering, and physical education. Academic and social outcomes targeted for children have an improvement intent at all times, based on quality evidence, early identification of educational issues (remedial and extension) and ensure the subsequent high quality interventions are in place for raising standards.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria):
17. 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.
18. 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.
19. 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.
20. 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.
21. Knowledge of health and physical disabilities in students and adolescents.
22. 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 Glendale Primary School can be found by visiting or
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available
For further job related information:
Application Instructions
All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.
Your application should include:
23. A statement addressing the Work Related Requirements (selection criteria), in context of the role and business needs of the school.
24. A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
25. The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.
It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.
You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
ELIGIBILITY AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
Employees will be required to :
26. obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment.
27. obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.
28. complete the Department’s induction program within 3 months of commencement.
29. complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy.
30. complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within 6 months of appointment.
31. complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement.
32. provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy.
Education Assistants working with Kindergarten students may be required to have, or be actively working towards, a Certificate lll in Education Support (or approved equivalent) in order to meet the educator-to-student ratio outlined in the National Quality Standard for Early Childhood Education and Care.
Approved equivalent qualifications are published by the
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
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