Education Assistant – Junior SchoolTemporary Full Time – 12 MonthsAquinas College is a Catholic School in the Edmund Rice Tradition servicing in excess of 1,300 local, country and international boys.  Aquinas College has a rich history within Western Australia education and a reputation of producing outstanding young men.We are seeking a passionate, dynamic and innovative Education Assistant who demonstrates a proven track record in the provision of education support to teachers in the classroom. This role form part of an inclusive, supportive and high performing team, within a values based environment, reporting to the Head of the Junior School.Position Objective:To provide educational assistance and support to teaching staff and students in the delivery of planned education programs. Successful Candidate CredentialsTo be successful in this role you will have the following credentials:Hold a minimum qualification; Certificate III in Education Support or equivalent;Diploma of Education Support would be desirable;Hold a Working with Children clearance;Gain a satisfactory National Police History Check;Have or be prepared to undertake Mandatory Reporting training; andHave appropriate Australian work rights.Selection criteriaTo be successful in this role you will demonstrate the following:Support for the Edmund Rice Charism, Edmund Rice schooling, Catholic ethos and the College Mission;Sound knowledge and experience providing educational assistance in a similar role within a school environment;Knowledge of the Early Years Learning framework and National Quality Standards (K-3);Experience using ICT as a teaching resource;Sound interpersonal skills enabling harmonious and positive relationships;Sound organisational and time management skills; andAbility to work cohesively within a team or autonomously.Employment Conditions and Benefits:Aquinas College provides a supportive, inclusive, stimulating and spiritual work environment, with access to outstanding facilities and resources to enable academic excellence, in a beautiful setting overlooking the Canning River. The employment terms and conditions are governed by the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Perth Non-Teaching Enterprise Bargaining Agreement 2014.Further information about this role is available in the Position Description linked at the bottom of this advertisement.Applications:If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please include the following in your written application:Covering letter addressing the selection criteria (2 A4 Pages);Current resume with the names and contact details of three (3) referees;Copies of your qualifications and credentials; andNominate the basis of Australian work rights (Australian birth certificate, passport, citizenship certificate, or work rights visa).Applications Close 4pm, Monday 23 October 2017 Aquinas College is an Equal Opportunities EmployerPosition Description

Education Assistant - Junior School

Education Assistant – Junior School

Temporary Full Time – 12 Months

Aquinas College is a Catholic School in the Edmund Rice Tradition servicing in excess of 1,300 local, country and international boys.  Aquinas College has a rich history within Western Australia education and a reputation of producing outstanding young men.

We are seeking a passionate, dynamic and innovative Education Assistant who demonstrates a proven track record in the provision of education support to teachers in the classroom. This role form part of an inclusive, supportive and high performing team, within a values based environment, reporting to the Head of the Junior School.

Position Objective:

To provide educational assistance and support to teaching staff and students in the delivery of planned education programs. 

Successful Candidate Credentials

To be successful in this role you will have the following credentials:

  • Hold a minimum qualification; Certificate III in Education Support or equivalent;
  • Diploma of Education Support would be desirable;
  • Hold a Working with Children clearance;
  • Gain a satisfactory National Police History Check;
  • Have or be prepared to undertake Mandatory Reporting training; and
  • Have appropriate Australian work rights.

Selection criteria

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate the following:

  • Support for the Edmund Rice Charism, Edmund Rice schooling, Catholic ethos and the College Mission;
  • Sound knowledge and experience providing educational assistance in a similar role within a school environment;
  • Knowledge of the Early Years Learning framework and National Quality Standards (K-3);
  • Experience using ICT as a teaching resource;
  • Sound interpersonal skills enabling harmonious and positive relationships;
  • Sound organisational and time management skills; and
  • Ability to work cohesively within a team or autonomously.

Employment Conditions and Benefits:

Aquinas College provides a supportive, inclusive, stimulating and spiritual work environment, with access to outstanding facilities and resources to enable academic excellence, in a beautiful setting overlooking the Canning River. The employment terms and conditions are governed by the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Perth Non-Teaching Enterprise Bargaining Agreement 2014.

Further information about this role is available in the Position Description linked at the bottom of this advertisement.

Applications:

If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please include the following in your written application:

  • Covering letter addressing the selection criteria (2 A4 Pages);
  • Current resume with the names and contact details of three (3) referees;
  • Copies of your qualifications and credentials; and
  • Nominate the basis of Australian work rights (Australian birth certificate, passport, citizenship certificate, or work rights visa).

Applications Close 4pm, Monday 23 October 2017 

Aquinas College is an Equal Opportunities Employer