Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region Coodanup College Education Assistant - Special Needs - Lead 00039850 EA (LEAD), $ per hour (EA (Gov) GA 2023)
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS846958
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2024
Coodanup College (CC) is seeking to appoint a dedicated Education Assistant Special Needs - Lead (EASNL) to join their friendly team.
The successful applicant will ideally possess strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills which will be used to develop and promote the school’s values, ethos, and whole school approaches.
The role of the EASNL is to lead, mentor, coach, and model good practices for other Education Assistants, both Special Needs and Mainstream. You will plan and deliver the worksite induction and training of other Education Assistants.
On a daily basis you will be responsible for ensuring relief staff are aware of their role and responsibilities for the day. In consultation with teachers, parents/caregivers and colleagues, or other relevant professionals, you will contribute to the design and implementation of documented plans and provide solutions and support to teachers, which promote positive student behaviour and improved educational outcomes in the classroom.
The successful applicant should have the ability to think and plan strategically and to identify innovative and practical solutions to problems and challenges.
Coodanup College’s goal is to encourage young people to achieve their potential through the value and enjoyment of learning. We aim to widen students' horizons by presenting a diverse, relevant and contemporary curriculum that will prepare them to thrive in an ever-changing society.
The curriculum reflects our desire for students to become responsible and flexible thinkers who will be well prepared for the challenges ahead.
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria):
1. Considerable knowledge and understanding of the delivery of education programs and/or behaviour management plans; and ability to identify problems and assist teachers and other Education Assistants in the development of strategies and solutions.
2. Well developed oral communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to lead, mentor, coach, induct and train other Education Assistants and professional teams, including providing advice and evaluating education programs.
3. Well developed written communication skills, including report writing, and the ability to coordinate, collect and present student data at a whole school community level in a meaningful way.
4. Well developed organisational skills, including the ability to coordinate staff rosters and relief to assist in the delivery of effective education programs
Applications will be assessed against these work related (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 Coodanup College 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:
5. A three (3) page statement addressing the Work Related Requirements (selection criteria), in context of the role and business needs of the school
6. A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
7. 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 :
8. Obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment
9. Obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check
10. Complete the Department’s induction program within 3 months of commencement
11. Complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy
12. Complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within 6 months of appointment
13. Complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement.
14. Provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy.
Education Assistants working with Kindergarten students may be required to have, or be actively working towards, a Certificate lll in Education Support (or approved equivalent) in order to meet the educator-to-student ratio outlined in the National Quality Standard for Early Childhood Education and Care.
Approved equivalent qualifications are published by the
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
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WORK TYPE: Permanent - Full Time FTE: LOCATION: Mandurah CLOSING DATE: 2023-11-10 4:30 PM
(YYYY-MM-DD) Position Title Education Assistant - Special Needs - Lead Agency Department of Education Salary Location Mandurah Unit/Division Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region Branch Coodanup College Work Type Permanent - Full Time Position No. 00039850 Closing Date Position Title Education Assistant - Special Needs - Lead Branch Coodanup College Location Mandurah Work Type Permanent - Full Time Closing Date Salary Agency Department of Education Company Information Description
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS846958
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2024
Coodanup College (CC) is seeking to appoint a dedicated Education Assistant Special Needs - Lead (EASNL) to join their friendly team.
The successful applicant will ideally possess strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills which will be used to develop and promote the school’s values, ethos, and whole school approaches.
The role of the EASNL is to lead, mentor, coach, and model good practices for other Education Assistants, both Special Needs and Mainstream. You will plan and deliver the worksite induction and training of other Education Assistants.
On a daily basis you will be responsible for ensuring relief staff are aware of their role and responsibilities for the day. In consultation with teachers, parents/caregivers and colleagues, or other relevant professionals, you will contribute to the design and implementation of documented plans and provide solutions and support to teachers, which promote positive student behaviour and improved educational outcomes in the classroom.
The successful applicant should have the ability to think and plan strategically and to identify innovative and practical solutions to problems and challenges.
Coodanup College’s goal is to encourage young people to achieve their potential through the value and enjoyment of learning. We aim to widen students' horizons by presenting a diverse, relevant and contemporary curriculum that will prepare them to thrive in an ever-changing society.
The curriculum reflects our desire for students to become responsible and flexible thinkers who will be well prepared for the challenges ahead.
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria):
15. Considerable knowledge and understanding of the delivery of education programs and/or behaviour management plans; and ability to identify problems and assist teachers and other Education Assistants in the development of strategies and solutions.
16. Well developed oral communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to lead, mentor, coach, induct and train other Education Assistants and professional teams, including providing advice and evaluating education programs.
17. Well developed written communication skills, including report writing, and the ability to coordinate, collect and present student data at a whole school community level in a meaningful way.
18. Well developed organisational skills, including the ability to coordinate staff rosters and relief to assist in the delivery of effective education programs
Applications will be assessed against these work related (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 Coodanup College 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:
19. A three (3) page statement addressing the Work Related Requirements (selection criteria), in context of the role and business needs of the school
20. A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
21. 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 :
22. Obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment
23. Obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check
24. Complete the Department’s induction program within 3 months of commencement
25. Complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy
26. Complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within 6 months of appointment
27. Complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement.
28. Provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy.
Education Assistants working with Kindergarten students may be required to have, or be actively working towards, a Certificate lll in Education Support (or approved equivalent) in order to meet the educator-to-student ratio outlined in the National Quality Standard for Early Childhood Education and Care.
Approved equivalent qualifications are published by the
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
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