This is a 9-month fixed term, part time (0.2 FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2025 with possible extension and/or permanency.The team at Maiden Park Primary School deliver high quality pastoral care, where stakeholders are united to provide a culturally safe and supportive environment where students are valued and encouraged to achieve. There is a strong sense of community connectedness, where diversity is celebrated and community members are welcomed into the school.The school''s staff is committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based learning opportunities for all students. This is achieved through explicit lesson design and high-impact instructional strategies. A range of specialist programs are offered across the school, focusing on strengthening and consolidating skills and knowledge in both academic learning and health and wellbeing. Maidens Park Primary prides itself on embedding a robust model of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support throughout its practices.The school promotes positive behaviour through its core values of Safe, Tolerant, Achieve, and Responsible. Staff maintain high expectations for appropriate school behaviours and consistently implement evidence-based, trauma-informed practices.The RoleAs a Mainstream Education Assistant, you will assist in the delivery of planned education programs that will help in the development of young minds. In this role, you will collaborate and work in a team environment. Education Assistants will ideally possess good written, oral and interpersonal communication skills to enable the implementation of individual or small group programs, as well as the ability to support the general health and well-being of students. You will ideally be organised and be able to use your initiative to assist with the preparation and maintenance of the learning environment.Working under teacher direction in a diverse role, you would also provide support to ensure the learning environment is inclusive and relevant with the health and safety of students being a high priority. Managing student behaviour in accordance with school policies and programs is an important aspect of this role.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 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 two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.A two (2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF.Demonstrated sound oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interact with students, parents and teaching professionals.Demonstrated sound interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team.Demonstrated sound organisational skills that will assist in the delivery of effective educational programs to students.Demonstrated ability to assist with the 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/SS940691. 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.The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 4 March 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Education Assistant - Mainstream