St Lawrence's Primary School - BLUFF POINT

School Principal : Mr David Tunchon
School Address : Locked Bag No.15 Geraldton WA 6531
Phone Number : 9968 2000
Fax Number : 9923 2018
Email Address : admin@stlps.wa.edu.au.
Web Site : www.stlps.wa.edu.au.

Type : Full-Time
Term : Temporary


Position Details

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

Education Assistants 2025 (Special Needs and Classroom) – Full-time, Temporary

Expressions of interest are invited from suitably qualified Education Assistants to join St Lawrence's Primary School, Bluff Point, in 2025. A mix of roles are available for both Special Needs and Classroom Education Assistants. The successful applicants must be passionate about students’ learning and development.


Selection Criteria

Applicants must be able to demonstrate a high degree of proficiency in the following areas:

•    Applicants must be prepared to support the Catholic ethos in the performance of their duties.
•    Have a minimum of Cert III in Children's Services or Teacher Assistant qualification or equivalent for classroom positions.
•    Have a minimum of Cert IV in School Based Education Support or equivalent for Special Needs positions.
•    Have strong numeracy and literacy skills.
•    Have excellent oral, digital and written communication skills, including the ability to interact with students, parents and teaching professionals.
•    Show initiative, work independently and contribute to our team environment.
•    Ability to assist with the general health and wellbeing of students.
•    Assist with and support the development of teaching programs (includes working with small groups/individuals).
•    Have or be willing to obtain a Working with Children Card.


Qualifications Required

•    Have a minimum of Cert III in Children's Services or Teacher Assistant qualification or equivalent for classroom positions.
•    Have a minimum of Cert IV in School Based Education Support or equivalent for Special Needs positions.
•    Have or be willing to obtain the necessary accreditation requirements.
•    Have a current Working with Children Check card.


Application Details

Applications for this position close on Friday, October 11, 2024. Applicants must submit a Non-Teaching Application Form with a cover letter addressing the position’s criteria and their Curriculum Vitae, addressed to The Principal, including the names and contact numbers of three referees, one of whom is the applicant's most recent supervisor.

The Non-Teaching Application Form can be found via the School website: stlps.wa.edu.au/school/our-school/employment-positions.aspx

Applications may be sent emailed attention to The Principal, to employment@stlps.wa.edu.au.


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.

Applicants must be prepared to support the Catholic ethos in the performance of their duties.

In applying for this position you will be providing personal information to the School. This information will be used in order to assess your application for employment.

A current National Police History Check as issued by the Department of Education Western Australia must also be included. The appropriate Criminal History Record Check form is available from the Department of Education website.

On appointment successful applicants will require a Working with Children Check. Application forms are available at certain Australia Post Outlets throughout the State. A list of participating Australia Post outlets can be found on the Australia Post website. An application for a WWC must be made in person.

Listed : 16th September, 2024
Applications Close : 11th October , 2024
Vacancy Number : 30891