Description:
Independent Public School - North Metropolitan Education Region
Grandis Primary School
Education Assistant - Special Needs
Pool Ref IPS/SS885011
Level 2/3, $32.87 - $37.37 per hour (EA (Gov) GA 2023)
Advertised Vacancy Number IPS/SS885011
Appointment Pool
Grandis Primary School is seeking to establish a pool of Education Assistant - Special Needs for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2024 school year and up to the end of Term 2, 2025. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2024 school year, up to the end of Term 2, 2025.
Education Assistants are highly valued at our school and are asked to support the teaching and learning of students through assisting the teacher in delivering planned education programs with a particular focus on literacy, numeracy, play and social skills. Suitable applicants should be able to help in the preparation and maintenance of the learning environment and care for and supervise students in and out of class. Our Special Needs Education Assistants may be offered positions in a classroom, small group or individual student support setting.
As a Special Needs Education Assistant, you should participate in professional learning opportunities to further build your skills and knowledge. In joining our dedicated team of teaching and non-teaching staff, you should be willing to contribute to and work as part of this team and display a commitment to working collaboratively and building positive relationships with students, parents, staff and the wider community.
The ability to be flexible, exercise initiative and work as part of a team will be highly advantageous. Suitable applicants should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to collaborate with teachers to create and maintain a supportive, inclusive education program to meet the specific needs of the students. A clear understanding and knowledge of strategies to support students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, intellectual disabilities, high level physical and medical needs, anxiety disorders, behaviour support and sensory integration issues is highly desirable. Experience in delivering the Sounds-Write program, Reading Mastery, Spelling Mastery and tailored intervention sessions would enhance the applicant's suitability to the positions.
As a professional learning community, the fundamental purpose of Grandis Primary School is to assist all students to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviour essential to their success in life. Our school is a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) school and experience in the processes that support a PBS school would be advantageous.
The school is situated on Grandis Boulevard in Banksia Grove. The school includes five teaching blocks, administration area, playgrounds, undercover area, library, dental therapy centre as well as multi-purpose courts and an oval which are shared with the City of Wanneroo.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria):
- 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 (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 Grandis Primary School can be found by visiting grandisps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.
For further job related information:
Please contact Cherie Pearse, Deputy Principal, by telephoning (08) 9233 6500 or emailing Cherie.Pearse@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holidays, please contact Cherie Pearse on 0427 718 253
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