wa Government Jobs - Education Assistant - Special Needs

Department of Education

Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region

Leda Primary School

Education Assistant - Special Needs

00010901

Level 2/3, $27.41 - $31.91 per hour (EA (Gov) GA 2019)

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS586960 This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2019 Leda Primary School (PS) is seeking to appoint a reliable and enthusiastic Education Assistant – Special Needs to join the school. Suitable applicants will ideally have prior experience working with students who have high behavioural and social needs. Experience across a range of disabilities in an early childhood and primary school environment, combined with a flexible, friendly approach and good interpersonal skills is highly desirable. The successful applicant will also possess the ability to provide feedback on education and specialised programs, as well as participate in the evaluation process to ensure learning outcomes are met. Leda PS was established in 1992 and is located in Leda, a suburb of Kwinana, approximately 40 kilometres south of Perth. The school caters for students from Kindergarten to Year Six and the school’s population is approximately 620 students and is comprised of a range of families from diverse socio-economic backgrounds. Our purpose built Early Learning Centre (Kindergarten and Pre-Primary) is supported by the Calista Child and Parent Centre. Our school maintains strong links to Leda Education Support Centre which is situated onsite and caters for students with special needs who integrate into the mainstream classes at various times during the week. This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.  To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements: Effective written and oral communication skills, including report writing and the ability to effectively interact with students with special needs, and liaise with parents, teachers and community members and assist teachers in understanding students where necessary. Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to contribute to a professional team and provide advice and evaluation in the development of the education program, including special education and therapy programs where they have been implemented. Ability to assist professionals in the implementation and evaluation of education programs, including special education and, if required, occupational and/or physiotherapy programs. Knowledge and understanding of health and physical disabilities in students and adolescents. Effective organisational skills that will assist in the delivery of effective education programs and subsequent feedback and evaluation to teachers or psychologists. Ability to assist with the general health and wellbeing of students. Applications will be assessed against these work related requirements 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. For further information about please visit www.ledaps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here For further job related information: Please contact Christine Bewetz, Deputy Principal, by telephoning (08) 9439 2299 or emailing Christine.Knight@education.wa.edu.au 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: A four (4) page statement addressing the Work Related Requirements, in context of the role and business needs of the school A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position The contact details for two (2) work related referees (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. After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4127. If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance. ELIGIBILITY Employees will be required to: Provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment; and obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check. 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 Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority.   TRAINING Employees will be required to: complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement; complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy; and complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment. The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process. Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Friday, 2 August 2019 APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE  PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED

ATTACHMENTS: - applicant resource - information for applicants nov18.pdf - endorsed jdf - generic - educa~eds) - schools - l2 - aug 2017.pdf - how to write a cv and covering letter nov18.pdf.pdf You can view and print these PDF attachments by downloading Adobe Reader.

WORK TYPE:  Permanent - Full Time

FTE: 1.0

LOCATION: Leda

CLOSING DATE: 2019-08-02 4:30 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)