1. Writing a Great Application
Education Assistants

2. Jobs Online

9. Searching For Clues What key words tell you about the school?
What key words tell you about the job you will be doing?
What key words tell you about how the school wants you to be?

10. Job Description Mainstream Special Needs
Role – tasks you are expected to perform
Outcomes – contributing to the bigger picture
Selection criteria – can demonstrate

11. Finding Great Examples
Current 3 – 5 years
Address the outcomes
1-Student focused learning programs
2-Learning environment
3-Pastoral care
Cover a range of responsibilities
1-Communication
2-Team player
3-Organisation
4-Student health and well being

12. Evidence S – Situation T – Task A – Action R - Result R – Reflection
What was happening at the time?
T – Task
What were you asked to do?
A – Action
How did you go about it?
R - Result
How did the story end?
R – Reflection
How has this affected you?

13. Putting It All Together
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Presentation
Referees
Reader
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