Independent Public School - Mid West Education Region Champion Bay Senior High School Education Assistant - Special Needs Pool Ref IPS/SS854255 Level 2/3, $ - $ per hour (EA (Gov) GA 2023)
Advertised Vacancy Number IPS/SS854255
Appointment Pool
Champion Bay Senior High School (SHS) is 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.
Do you want to provide a helping hand in supporting students with diverse learning needs?
An Education Assistant’s Special Needs primary role is to assist teachers with the preparation of resources and programs in order to meet the learning needs of students with disabilities. Being able to encourage these students to reach their Individual Education Plan goals will also form part of this role. A Special Needs Education Assistant should be able to provide effective feedback when required on education and therapy programs as well as participating in the evaluation process relating to the achievement of a student’s individual goals in special education. In addition, they are also required to have an ability to assist with the general health and wellbeing of students.
Suitable applicants should be flexible, team orientated, enthusiastic and excellent communicators with an understanding of behaviour management practices with the capacity to display initiative across a variety of settings. It would be highly desirable for applicants to have prior experience working with students with special needs and possess skills relating to good behaviour management.
Champion Bay SHS is an Independent Public School that caters for students in Years 7 to 12. We provide a supportive and caring environment that emphasises the importance of respectful relationships and commitment to academic success across all programs in our school.
Staff and students work together to demonstrate our agreed values of 'Respect, Aspire and Resilience'. Previously, our position as a middle school enabled us to develop a unique pastoral care model that centres on relationships and the development of a deep knowledge about our students. Our current team structure continues this work into the senior school.
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 Champion Bay SHS 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 two (2) page 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.
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.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4:30pm (WST) on Wednesday, 8 November 2023
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: Geraldton CLOSING DATE: 2023-11-08 4:30 PM
(YYYY-MM-DD) Position Title Education Assistant - Special Needs Agency Department of Education Salary Location Geraldton Unit/Division Independent Public School - Mid West Education Region Branch Champion Bay Senior High School Work Type Permanent - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Fixed Term - Full Time Position No. Pool Ref IPS/SS854255 Closing Date Position Title Education Assistant - Special Needs Branch Champion Bay Senior High School Location Geraldton 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/SS854255
Appointment Pool
Champion Bay Senior High School (SHS) is 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.
Do you want to provide a helping hand in supporting students with diverse learning needs?
An Education Assistant’s Special Needs primary role is to assist teachers with the preparation of resources and programs in order to meet the learning needs of students with disabilities. Being able to encourage these students to reach their Individual Education Plan goals will also form part of this role. A Special Needs Education Assistant should be able to provide effective feedback when required on education and therapy programs as well as participating in the evaluation process relating to the achievement of a student’s individual goals in special education. In addition, they are also required to have an ability to assist with the general health and wellbeing of students.
Suitable applicants should be flexible, team orientated, enthusiastic and excellent communicators with an understanding of behaviour management practices with the capacity to display initiative across a variety of settings. It would be highly desirable for applicants to have prior experience working with students with special needs and possess skills relating to good behaviour management.
Champion Bay SHS is an Independent Public School that caters for students in Years 7 to 12. We provide a supportive and caring environment that emphasises the importance of respectful relationships and commitment to academic success across all programs in our school.
Staff and students work together to demonstrate our agreed values of 'Respect, Aspire and Resilience'. Previously, our position as a middle school enabled us to develop a unique pastoral care model that centres on relationships and the development of a deep knowledge about our students. Our current team structure continues this work into the senior school.
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 Champion Bay SHS 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 two (2) page 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.
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.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4:30pm (WST) on Wednesday, 8 November 2023
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
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