Education Assistant (Special Needs)

Position details:

Full-time temporary position commencing 2027. The successful candidate will work in close collaboration with classroom teachers. The staff of St Peter's Primary School, collaborating with an involved and connected parent community, support the students' learning in all aspects of the curriculum.

This position will suit a suitably qualified, vibrant and enthusiastic individual who is passionate about contributing to the engaging and dynamic learning environment at St Peter’s Primary School.

Applications need to be received by 12pm Monday 19th October. Please address each selection criteria in your application. Please send all applications to email address: daine.burnett@cewa.edu.au

Selection Criteria:
1.  Flexibility, resourcefulness, creativity and a passion for education.
2.  Be willing to work constructively and positively with teacher direction.
3.  Expertise, experience and training appropriate to the needs of the children requiring support, including those with, for example, ASD, PDA, ADHD, SLD.
4.  Possess good IT skills, have excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, and demonstrate a high degree of confidentiality.
5.  Ability to work professionally, maintaining each child's feeling of safety and security in the classroom. 
6.  Current First Aid Certificate or willing to obtain.

Qualifications Required: 
• Certificate IV Education Assistant Special Needs
• Accreditation to Work in a Catholic School, or progress towards Accreditation.

Applicants must be fully supportive of the objectives and ethos of Catholic education.

Applicants must submit curriculum v…