Education Assistant - Special Needs

Department of Education; Baldivis; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Education in Baldivis, WA is seeking a Special Needs Education Assistant to support students in achieving their goals through planned educational programs.

You will work under the classroom teacher to develop academic, social, emotional, and physical skills.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of trauma-informed practice.
• Consent to Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of planned educational programs that support students to reach their full potential.
• Provide feedback on educational and therapy programs and participate in evaluating student progress towards IEP goals.

Skills

Trauma-informed practice

Job description

In this role, you may also be required to provide feedback on educational and therapy programs and participate in the evaluation of student progress towards goals outlined in Individual Education Plans (IEPs).

Key responsibilities

• As a Special Needs Education Assistant, under the direction of the classroom teacher, you will assist in the delivery of planned educational programs that support students to reach their full potential through the development of their academic, social, emotional, and physical skills.
• Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

What you need

• Knowledge of, and/or experience in, trauma-informed practice is highly desirable.
• 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.