This is a 12-month fixed term, part-time (0.6 FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2025 with possible extension and/or permanencyPingelly Primary School (PS) is located 160 kilometres south-east of Perth.
Students from Kindergarten to Year 6 are drawn from the rural community and from the town itself.
Thirty percent of the school's students are Aboriginal.Our experienced staff are committed to delivering an inclusive and balanced curriculum which addresses the diverse needs of our students.
A comprehensive pastoral care system supported by the Grass Roots Foundation is embedded in the operations of the school.
Various extension programs are offered to our students in Photography in connection to Desert Light Foundation, Writing and Mathematics.
The school has strong collaborative partnerships with parents and the wider community.Find out more about our school by visiting or The RolePingelly PS are seeking a passionate, hardworking Special Needs Education Assistant to join their regional school.As a Special Needs Education Assistant, you will work and assist in education programs and promoting a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
Education Assistants may assist teachers in the delivery of planned education programs to support students to reach their full potential through the development of their academic, social, emotional, and physical skills.
Within this role, you would provide feedback when required on education programs and participate in the evaluation process relating to the achievement of goals.You should ideally have a high level of interpersonal skills and work collaboratively with staff members, parents, students and other providers 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.It is highly desirable for the successful applicants to have experience in working in an Early Childhood setting and the ability to respond to the needs of students with a range of learning needs including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), specific learning disabilities and trauma.
It would be preferable to have working experience using a range of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems, visual supports, Treatment and Education of Autistic and Related Communication Handicapped Children (TEACCH) and Positive Behaviour Support approaches.
Knowledge and experience of Team Teach strategies and the provision of effective support for students' sensory regulation, challenging behaviour and acts of daily living are essential.We are seeking someone who will ideally be a positive team member and who will enjoy working in a collaborative team environment.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 Joanne Newhouse, Principal on 9887 2000 or emailing During the school holidays, please contact Joanne Newhouse by email Equity 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 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 position A four (4)page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF Demonstrated 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: SS/SS947140Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process.
This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 28 January 2025