Education Assistant

This is a 6 month fixed term, part-time (0.8 FTE) with possible extension (6 months) position commencing Term 3, 2025

At Manjimup Senior High School (SHS), our approach to learning recognises the uniqueness of individuals and the importance of building relationships. As in Independent Public School (IPS) catering for students from Year 7 to 12 we provide a supportive and caring environment equipping students with a strong sense of self-worth, leadership, civic and environmental responsibility.

We want our students to achieve success and meet future challenges with confidence and skill. At Manjimup SHS, we provide an extensive and challenging curriculum. In addition to our excellent Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) courses, we also offer vocational courses in agriculture, automotive, business, furniture, graphic design, metals engineering, sport and recreation.

Find out more about our school by visiting www.manjimupshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online

The Role

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 will 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. The successful applicant 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.

We highly value applicants who possess effective interpersonal skills to develop a strong rapport with students, staff and families and will advocate as part of an effective team to promote success for all students. Under limited guidance, you will coordinate support for the effective implementation of education programs, both at school and for offsite activities, and liaise with all stakeholders to ensure the consistent delivery of programs across the school.

The successful applicant will ideally display a commitment to our school vision, values and priorities for a meaningful and relevant curriculum, high quality teaching, a positive learning environment and strong family and community partnerships. Experience in a similar setting is highly desirable

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 Jennie Young, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9771 3404 or emailing Jenny.Young2@education.wa.edu.au .

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.

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

To 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; and
• consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education's Screening Unit before you start.
  
  

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.

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include:

• A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position; and
• 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: IPS/SS987029

Suitable 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.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 21 August 2025
#J-18808-Ljbffr

---