Education Assistant - Special Needs

Department of Education; City Of Kalgoorlie-Boulder; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Education invites applications for a role supporting specialised education programs, including occupational therapy, speech therapy and physiotherapy, to help students receive the best possible education.

You will collaborate with teachers to deliver planned education programs, including the use of computers and digital technologies, and implement individual student or small group programs or demonstrations.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• You will assist in the implementation of specialised education programs such as occupational therapy, speech therapy and physiotherapy, helping to ensure that students receive the best possible education.
• You will work closely with teachers to deliver planned education programs, including the use of computers and digital technologies, and will be responsible for implementing individual student or small group programs or demonstrations.
• Additionally, you will provide feedback on education and therapy programs and will participate in the evaluation process.

Job description

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Key responsibilities

• You will assist in the implementation of specialised education programs such as occupational therapy, speech therapy and physiotherapy, helping to ensure that students receive the best possible education.
• You will work closely with teachers to deliver planned education programs, including the use of computers and digital technologies, and will be responsible for implementing individual student or small group programs or demonstrations.
• Additionally, you will provide feedback on education and therapy programs and will participate in the evaluation process.

What you need

• 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.