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Join to apply for the Education Assistant - Special Needs role at Department of Education, Western Australia1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Education Assistant - Special Needs role at Department of Education, Western AustraliaWe are seeking to establish a pool of Education Assistants Special Needs, 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 1, 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.Beenyup Primary School (PS) is an Independent Public School in Byford, WA, which caters for children from Kindergarten to Year Six. Beenyup proudly opened its gates in 2020 and is located in the growing town of Byford. The name of our school acknowledges the original Noongar name of Byford and means ''place of water''.At Beenyup Primary, we build brighter futures together through high expectations and belonging so that every child, every day has the opportunity to find joy, be challenged and experience success. Our moral purpose is to empower every student to achieve academic success.Find out more about our school by visiting beenyupps.wa.edu.au or Schools OnlineThe RoleEducation Assistants are a highly valued part of the Beenyup Primarys team. Suitable applicants should possess respect, kindness, and teamwork at all times. They should also have high expectations for all students and be committed to whole school approaches.As a Special Needs Education Assistant, you will under teacher direction, assist in the education programs and in promoting a supportive and inclusive learning environment. Education Assistants will assist teachers in the delivery of planned education programs to assist students to reach their potential through the development of their academic, social, emotional, and physical skills including the operation of computers and digital technologies. Within this role you would provide feedback when required on education and therapy programs and participate in the evaluation process relating to the achievement of goals.You should have a high level of interpersonal skills and work collaboratively with staff members to meet the needs of students. Applicants will ideally possess the knowledge and experience of working with students with a range of disabilities and learning difficulties and the ability to support student growth, both academically and socially, within the classroom setting. Experience in implementing a trauma informed approach would be advantageous.When required, you will provide feedback on education and therapy programs and participate in the evaluation process relating to the achievement of goals in special education.Want to know more?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 Teena Hind, Manager Corporate Services, on (08) 9526 6500 or emailing Teena.Hind@education.wa.edu.auEquity and DiversityWe 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.Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.EligibilityTo work with us, you must: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 InstructionsApply online in two easy steps:Step 1: Select Apply for JobComplete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees , preferably one (1) being your current line manager.Step 2: Attach your documentsYour application should include:A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this positionA two (2) 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 Educations Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS973253The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 27 June 2025Seniority levelSeniority levelEntry levelEmployment typeEmployment typePart-timeJob functionJob functionEducation and TrainingIndustriesEducation Administration ProgramsReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Department of Education, Western Australia by 2xSign in to set job alerts for Education Assistant roles.Byford, Western Australia, Australia 4 weeks agoEducators Career Transition OpportunityPerth, Western Australia, Australia 12 hours agoGosnells, Western Australia, Australia 31 minutes agoHiring Immediately for 2025! 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