Education Assistant - Special Needs

Department of Education; Kununurra; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Education in Western Australia is seeking a Special Needs Education Assistant to support students with disabilities under teacher direction. You will assist in education programs, promote an inclusive learning environment, and participate in evaluating goals in special education.

Applicants will need to meet the selection criteria and training requirements as listed in the JDF. The role emphasizes collaboration with teachers, parents, and allied staff to foster student growth

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with disabilities and learning difficulties in a classroom setting.
• Ability to support student growth academically and socially.
• Consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a Screening Clearance Number before starting.
• Details of role, selection criteria and training are provided in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Responsibilities

• As a Special Needs Education Assistant, you will under teacher direction, assist in education programs and in promoting a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
• Provide feedback on education and therapy programs and participate in evaluation of goals in special education.
• Support students with a range of disabilities and learning difficulties in achieving their goals within the classroom.

Skills

Special needs education

Classroom support

Job description

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.

Key responsibilities

• As a Special Needs Education Assistant, you will under teacher direction, assist in the education programs and in promoting a supportive and inclusive learning environment.


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

What you need

• 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.


• 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.