Education Assistant

We are seeking to establish a pool of Special Needs Education Assistants for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2027 school year and up to the end of Term 4, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

At Falls Road Primary, our mission is to provide a positive and educational environment which facilitates, supports and extends all facets of student development. We are an Independent Public-School priding ourselves on working closely with parents and the community. We provide a high-quality education that develops resilient, respectful and lifelong learners. Our school focuses on developing the 'whole child' through exposure to academic, artistic, social and sporting experiences that provide all students with the opportunity to 'shine' and enable them to participate as informed active and responsible members of society.

Through the teaching and learning program, our school acknowledges that students learn at different rates and in different ways. We have built a reputation as a responsive and engaging school where parents are seen as partners in the educational process and we work proactively to ensure this is maintained.

The Role

As a Special Needs Education Assistant, you would support the Department's goal of teaching and learning for students with special needs while fostering a welcoming and inclusive learning environment as well as working under the guidance of teachers. Suitable applicants will ideally assist teachers in the delivery of planned education programs to facilitate students to reach their full 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 in special education. 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.

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.
• 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.

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 two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position;
• A two (2) page statement addressing the 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.

Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.