Description:
Advertised Vacancy Number IPS/SS887304
Appointment Pool
Belridge Secondary Education Support Centre (ESC) is seeking to establish a pool for 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.
Belridge Secondary ESC caters for secondary aged students from Years 7 to 12 that have a recognised Disability. As a school we value staff who are committed to making a difference. As an Education Assistant at this Centre, you will, under limited supervision and guidance, perform tasks that require discretion, judgement, and initiative to assist students in achieving clearly defined outcomes determined in conjunction with the teacher. You should be able to apply techniques, skills and knowledge of relevant principles and practices acquired through previous experience, on the job learning and/or through relevant qualifications. You will ideally work under general supervision or autonomously and are expected to contribute advice and expertise as part of a team. You should be open to new ideas and strategies. It would be desirable if suitable applicants can display competent levels of literacy and numeracy and excellent interpersonal skills to be able to provide support to students, teachers, and other colleagues.
Belridge Secondary ESC focuses on achieving the best outcome for each student with Individual Education Planning linked to the Australian Curriculum as well as ASDAN and Accredited Senior School courses and programs. The goal for all students is successful independent living and transition from school to work or alternative pathways beyond school. Students are provided with programs in an educationally enhancing environment. Students in Years 7-10 participate in a range of educational programs to enhance their social, emotional, and academic growth. Years 11-12 continue this journey, and a proportion of this learning takes place in the local and wider community. Students may participate in community access and work experience programs with enterprise and vocational education being the lynchpin that drives our curriculum to best prepare these students for life beyond school. Education Assistants will be expected to work with students in the classroom, the community, and the workplace.
Our school caters for students with a diverse range of disabilities and support needs and our staff are expected to work across all Year Levels, Programs and with all students. Suitable applicants must be committed to enhancing learning opportunities for all students, maintain confidentiality at all times and treat staff and students with respect. Staff are encouraged to attend relevant, ongoing professional development sessions and training and to take the initiative in seeking out further knowledge and skills to enhance their contribution to the work of the Centre that will most benefit our students.
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 Belridge Secondary Education Support Centre can be found by visiting belridgesesc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.
For further job related information:
Please contact Stephanie Camkin, Manager Corporate Services, by telephoning (08) 9408 8050 or emailing Stephanie.Camkin@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 two (2) page statement addressing the Work Related Requirements (selection criteria), in context of the role and business needs of the school.
- A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
- 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.
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 AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
Employees will be required to :
- Provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy.
- Consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit prior to commencement of employment.
- Obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.
- Complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement.
- Complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment and every three years thereafter.
- Complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement.
- Complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Wednesday, 8 May 2024.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.