Education Assistant (Special Needs)

Position Details Special Needs Education Assistant 0.6 FTE

St Pius X Catholic School, Manning, is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Special Needs Education Assistant to join our vibrant and inclusive learning community.

We are looking for an experienced and student-centred educator who is committed to supporting students with diverse learning needs to flourish academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually. The successful applicant will demonstrate empathy, flexibility and a genuine commitment to inclusion, placing the needs of each student at the heart of their practice.

Applicants should demonstrate a willingness to undertake specific training to support student needs and work collaboratively with stakeholders.

Selection Criteria

• Understanding of and commitment to, the ethos and mission of Catholic Education, and St Pius X;
• Experience as an Inclusive Learning Support Team Education Assistant or Early Childhood Education Assistant;
• Demonstrated flexibility, empathy and compassion in supporting the diverse needs of students;
• The ability to work effectively with individual students and small groups to support their academic, social and emotional development;
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and build positive professional relationships as part of a dedicated teaching team;
• Be a positive, professional, team-oriented educator who demonstrates a cooperative and collaborative approach, values feedback and is committed to continual professional growth;
• Accreditation to work in a Catholic school, or willingness to work towards accreditation, and have completed or be willing to complete a Senior First Aid Certificate.

Qualifications Required

• Relevant Certificate IV qualification in Working with Students with Special Needs;
• A Working with Children (WWC) registration;
• Accreditation to work in a Catholic school, or willingness to work towards accreditation.

Applications for this position should be addressed to the Principal and emailed to: [email protected], including the names and contact numbers of three referees, one of whom must be the current employer.

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.