Department of Education

Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region

Applecross Primary School

Education Assistant - Mainstream

Pool Ref IPS/SS663585

Level 1/2, $25.88 - $30.18 per hour (EA (Gov) GA 2019)

Advertised Vacancy Number IPS/SS663585

Appointment Pool

Applecross Primary School (PS) is seeking to establish a pool of hardworking, team focussed Education Assistant’s – Mainstream for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2021 school year and up to the end of Term 3, 2021. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2021 school year, up to the end of Term 3, 2021.

As an Education Assistant – Mainstream, you will assist in the delivery of planned education programs that will help in the development of young minds. In this role, you would need to collaborate and work in a team environment, possess good written and oral communication skills to enable the implementation of individual or small group programs, as well as possess the ability to support general health and well-being of students. Suitable applicants will ideally be organised and be able to use their initiative to assist with the preparation and maintenance of the learning environment.

Located in the riverside suburb of Applecross, approximately 7 kilometres south of Perth, Applecross PS currently has approximately 570 students catering for students from Kindergarten through to Year 6. The school is set amid picturesque and historical grounds and having a small remnant strip of bushland bordering the oval, offers the opportunity to connect with environmental issues.

The sense of community, academic opportunities, caring environment and professionalism of our staff are features that are rated extremely high in our community survey. Applecross PS is a school held in high regard within our local and wider community. Our vision for Applecross PS is to provide an innovative learning community of excellence where we work together to help each child achieve full potential.

To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria):

• sound oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interact with students, parents and teaching professionals.
• sound interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team.
• sound organisational skills that will assist in the delivery of effective educational programs to students.
• ability to assist with the general health and well-being of students.

Applications will be assessed against these work related requirements (selection criteria) of the position. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.

The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Further information about Applecross Primary School can be found by visiting or .

Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available

For further job related information:

Please contact Lisa Mackay, Manager Corporate Services, by telephoning (08) 6274 1850 or emailing .

Application Instructions

All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.

Your application should include:

• A four (4) page statement addressing the Work Related Requirements (selection criteria), in context of the role and business needs of the school
• A CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• The contact details for two (2) work related referees (one being your current line manager)

It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.

You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.

After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4127.

If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.

ELIGIBILITY

Employees will be required to:

• Provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy;
• Obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment; and
• Obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.

Education Assistants working with Kindergarten students may be required to have, or be actively working towards, a Certificate lll in Education Support (or approved equivalent) in order to meet the educator-to-student ratio outlined in the National Quality Standard for Early Childhood Education and Care.

Approved equivalent qualifications are published by the .

TRAINING

Employees will be required to:

• Complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
• Complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy; and
• Complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Monday, 22 February 2021.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE

PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.

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