We are seeking to establish a pool of Education Assistants (Special Needs) for appointments to fixed term, permanent, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2012 school year up until the end of Term 1, 2013. Placements can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2012 school year up until the end of Term 1, 2013 .
As an Education Assistant – Special Needs you would, under general supervision and guidance, perform tasks that require limited discretion and judgement in achieving clearly defined outcomes determined by the teacher. Suitable applicants would be able to apply techniques, skills and knowledge of relevant principals and practices acquired through previous experience, on the job learning or relevant qualification.
Geographe Primary School is an Independent Public School from Kindergarten to Year 7. The school is co-located with Geographe Education Support Centre, with the two schools sharing the site as well as some resources, and integrating students across programs.
Our shared values give rise to our identity; they are inherent in creating positive relationships, enabling us to work as a team in a safe, friendly, flexible learning environment. The Geographe Primary School pedagogy is the heartbeat of the school, providing all with a consistency of teaching, learning and assessment. From our school values of Knowledge Sharing, Collaboration, Learning, Equity and Opportunity, Respect and Care and Safe Environment we derive our Code: Be a Learner, Be Respectful and Be Safe.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements:
· 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Knowledge of health and physical disabilities in students and adolescents.
- Ability to assist with general health and well-being 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.
Further information about Geographe Primary School can be found by visiting www.geographeps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.
For further job related information:
Please contact Annette Murdoch, Business Manager, by telephoning (08) 9754 0100 or emailing Annette.Murdoch@det.wa.edu.au
Application Instructions
Our aim is to make it easy for you to apply!
All applications are submitted online. Simply select “Click Here to Apply”, located at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen. Further instructions are available on the attached ‘How to Apply’ document.
You will be required to attach a comprehensive CV and covering letter outlining your skills and experience in relation to the position. It is recommended you have these documents complete and ready to attach prior to clicking on “Apply for Job”. Further information on how to prepare these documents can be found in the attached ‘Writing your CV and Covering Letter’ guide.
You will be asked to complete an online application form and then to attach your documentation, it is therefore recommended you allow enough time to complete this process. 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 contact the Recruitment – Schools team.
Further information on how to apply is available via the attachments below.
Please start your application early. If you are having trouble submitting your online application, please contact the Recruitment – Schools team on (08) 9270 3186 for assistance.
Applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply, as all correspondence with applicants will be via email.
Eligibility for employment is subject to obtaining or holding a current:
- evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy
- satisfactory Department of Education Criminal Clearance
- Working with Children Check
As approved by the Public Sector Commission (PSC), the Department for Education will be applying a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
| Salary: | Level 2/3, $22.20 - $25.91 per hour (EA (Gov) GA 2010) |
| Location: | Busselton |
| Position No: | Pool Ref IPS/SS111.12 |
| Work Type: | Permanent - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Fixed Term - Full Time |
| Closing Date: | 4.30pm (WST) on Wednesday, 4 April 2012 |
| Attachments: | - applicant resource - how to write a cv and covering letter.pdf |
| - applicant resource - information for applicants.pdf | |
| - jdf - generic - education assistant (special needs) - level 2 - march 2012.pdf |
