- New incentive for Education Assistants working
in public school education support settings
- Grants of $5,000 available for every eligible pre-service
Education Assistant
- Applications now open for 2024 school year
Grants of $5,000 are being
offered to support Education Assistants (EAs) working in public schools that cater
for the unique educational and personal needs of children with disability.
The initiative aims to strengthen
the number of future teachers in Western Australia's public schools who have
valuable experience supporting students with complex and special education needs
and is available to those who are enrolled in the final year of a teaching
qualification.
To be awarded the grant,
pre-service teachers must have an education assistant employment contract in public
school education support settings in 2024.
The Cook Government has
announced a comprehensive review of the School Education Act 1999 to
strengthen disability support for students.
The Government has also
committed to a $2.26 million trial of 16 Complex Behaviour Support Coordinators
to help school leaders address the needs of students.
EAs seeking further
information about the grant, eligibility, or how to apply are encouraged to
contact the Department of Education on 9264 4832 or ProfessionalPrac@education.wa.edu.au
Comments attributed to Education Minister Dr Tony Buti:
"Our Government is committed to ensuring students have access to a high-quality
education no matter their circumstances.
"Education Assistants have a very important role to play to ensure
that children with unique learning needs are offered the individual educational
programs and personal support they need.
"This grant will help
retain EAs in education support settings
while they are completing their studies to become a teacher, helping them make the
transition to teaching while continuing to contribute their valuable knowledge
and experience in the classroom."
