3 x Education Assistant (Kindergarten)

Catholic Education Western Australia; Copper Coast; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Catholic Education Western Australia Limited invites applications for 3 Kindergarten Education Assistants to join our team on a 0.6 FTE basis, supporting early childhood learners in a play-based environment.

Applicants should hold a Certificate III or IV Teacher Assistant qualification, with Special Needs experience considered advantageous, and be prepared to uphold the Catholic ethos within Our Lady of Grace.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting early childhood education in play-based settings.
• Ability to engage diverse learners and build positive relationships.
• Demonstrates initiative and works well in a team.

Skills

Play-based learning passion

Communication & relationships

Education

Certificate III or IV Teacher Assistant Qualification

Job description

Position Details

3 x Kindergarten Education Assistants 0.6 FTE

Selection Criteria

• Demonstrate a passion for working in a play based environment for Early Childhood students.
• Have skills and experience in engaging with and catering for students with diverse needs and developing positive relationships
• Well developed communication and interpersonal skills to assist in establishing and maintaining close working relationships with students, staff and families.
• Show initiative, work independently, and contribute actively to a dynamic team environment and embrace the concept of continuous learning.
• Model and maintain the Catholic ethos and traditions of Our Lady of Grace.
• Maintain a high standard of confidentiality.

Qualifications Required

• A Certificate III or IV Teacher Assistant Qualification. (Special Needs would be advantageous)

Catholic Education Western Australia encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, people of all ages and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.

Applicants must be prepared to support the Catholic ethos in the performance of their duties

In applying for this position you will be providing personal information to the School. This information will be used in order to assess your application for employment.

A current National Police History Check as issued by the Department of Education Western Australia must also be included. The appropriate Criminal History Record Check form is available from the Department of Education website.

On appointment successful applicants will require a Working with Children Check. Application forms are available at certain Australia Post Outlets throughout the State. A list of participating Australia Post outlets can be found on the Australia Post website. An application for a WWC must be made in person.