Division: Independent Public School - Pilbara Education Region
Salary: Level 2/3, $32.87 - $37.37 per hour (EA (Gov) GA 2023)
Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time
Suitable applicants from IPS/SS936163 need not apply. We are seeking to establish a pool of Special Needs Education Assistants for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2025 school year and up to the end of Term 2, 2026.
Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
The Role We are seeking flexible individuals who display the ability to work independently, are team players who enjoy working with children and have a strong sense of social perceptiveness.
Suitable applicants should possess cultural awareness and be focused on delivering programs to individuals and groups, including those students with complex needs and diagnosed disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Global Development Delay, mental health, trauma and other developmental disabilities/disorders.
Suitable applicants should have the capacity to support the overall health and emotional well-being of our students and help them reach their full potential through the development of their academic, physical and social skills.
Building meaningful relationships with children and their families will be an important part of this role, and as such, effective communication and interpersonal skills are highly desirable.
Suitable applicants will ideally have the ability to work collaboratively and contribute to a professional team in assisting in the implementation of education programs, as well as high level organisational skills that will assist in the delivery of effective education programs and subsequent feedback and evaluation to teachers.
In addition to this, suitable applicants should have competent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to effectively interact with students with special needs.
Sound computer skills and the ability to create student resources are also desirable.
In addition, applicants should possess a deep commitment to developing positive and productive relationships, embedding a proactive, inclusive, and respectful approach.
Suitable applicants should be open to ongoing learning and development.
The School Tambrey Primary School (PS) is a safe, supportive and vibrant school environment that empowers our students to realise their full potential as happy, independent and responsible members of society.
We are a strong STEM and ICT school, and we have a Positive Behaviour Support culture with staff trained in Classroom Management Strategies (CMS) and Restorative and Trauma Informed Practices.
Our staff are stable, collaborative, nurturing and work under the direction of a clearly articulated instructional model to guide teacher practice.
Tambrey PS is committed to our vision of Nurture, Inspire and Achieve.
Our school has a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration and evidence based practice.
We share high expectations of ourselves and our students.
Our school is community oriented and is well supported by our School Board and P&C.
We actively support and participate in the Karratha Network.
We maintain strong partnerships with parent groups, industry, local business, government agencies, not-for-profit organisations and Aboriginal Corporations working together to ensure a quality education for all students.
Tambrey PS is located in the City of Karratha 1600km north-west of Perth.
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Mira Satie, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9186 7400 or ******
During school holidays, please contact Mira Satie on 0499 816 655
Equity and Diversity We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community.
We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; andconsent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application Instructions Apply online in two easy steps:
Step 1: Select Apply for Job Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one (1) being your current line manager.
Your application should include:
A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position, andA four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDFDemonstrated 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.Demonstrated 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.Demonstrated 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.Demonstrated 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.Demonstrated knowledge of health and physical disabilities in students and adolescents.Demonstrated ability to assist with general health and well-being of students.It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time.
Late applications will not be accepted. For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education's Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS957779
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 5 May 2025
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