Education Assistant

Description:

The Special Needs Education Assistant will ideally have the knowledge of effective strategies to support students, combined with the ability to be highly organised and use initiative. You will assist the teacher with the operation of computers and digital technologies, implement individual or small group programs, and the supervision of students in out of class activities and on school excursions. Suitable applicants will work across classrooms, so flexibility is important to the role. You will also assist with the preparation and maintenance of the learning environment by maintaining materials and resources, for use in classes, displays and demonstrations, and assisting the teacher with clean and safe storage of items after classes and activities.

Kelmscott PS values relationships with students, staff, parents/carers and the wider community with all staff and students encouraged to follow Our Charter with its values of Respect, Responsibility, Safety and Pride. At Kelmscott PS we strive to create an engaging and welcoming school community with an enrolment of 350 students from Kindergarten to Year 6. We have a strong shared vision which provides a well-balanced education, maximising the emotional, social and academic outcomes for all students.

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

• Good written and oral communication skills, including the ability to interact with students with special needs, parents and teaching professionals on the provision of educational programs, and to assist teachers in understanding students where necessary.
• Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as part of a team in the evaluation of educational programs, including special education and therapy programs where these have been implemented.
• Good organisational skills that will assist in the delivery and development of effective education programs to students and subsequent feedback to teaching professionals or psychologists.
• Ability to assist teachers or therapists in implementing educational programs, including special education and, should this be a requirement of the position, occupational and/or physiotherapy programs.
• Knowledge of health and physical disabilities in students and adolescents.
• Ability to assist with general health and well-being of students.