Education Assistant - Mainstream

Advertised Vacancy Number IPS/SS889171Appointment PoolSuitable applicants from process IPS/SS821459 need not reapply.Exmouth District High School (DHS) is seeking to establish a pool of Education Assistant - Mainstream for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2024 school year and up to the end of Term 3, 2025. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2024 school year, up to the end of Term 4, 2025.Exmouth DHS is seeking motivated, collaborative and intuitive Education Assistant - Mainstream who are able to work effectively in teams. Suitable applicants will be passionate and ideally have excellent interpersonal skills in order to develop effective relationships with students and staff. It would be advantageous to those who hold a Cert III in Early Childhood Education or are partaking this certificate at TAFE.Exmouth DHS is a proudly Independent Public School with approximately 520 students from Kindergarten to Year 12. We are committed to providing the best possible education for the children of our community and are charged with preparing our students for a diverse range of futures. Suitable applicants would join a team of 35 teaching staff and 25 support staff.Exmouth is a coastal community situated in the remote North West of Western Australia. Located about 1250km north of Perth. We are surrounded by Cape Range National Park and are the gateway to the unique Ningaloo Reef, recently listed as a World Heritage site. There is a permanent population of approximately 3,500 people which swells to thousands more during peak tourist periods. Due to the number of tourists visiting Exmouth the town has many amenities which would not normally be expected in a town of its size.To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria): Sound oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interact with students, parents and teaching professionals.Sound interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team.Sound organisational skills that will assist in the delivery of effective educational programs to students.Ability to assist with the 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.