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Judith Hamilton

Marrangaroo,WA

Summary

I am a dedicated Special Needs EA with a proven track record at West Greenwood Primary School, adept at fostering inclusive learning environments. I have excellent communication and organisational skills. I pride myself on being considerate, reliable, patient and calm under pressure. I effectively support students with unique needs, enhancing their academic success and social development. I am passionate about helping students to reach their full potential.


Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Education Assistant

West Greenwood Primary School
07.2024 - Current
  • Induct new EAs to West Greenwood and mentor as required.
  • Welcome and settle relief EAs throughout the school.
  • Check in on current EA staff and relief when required.
  • Assist with the return to work of EAs and check in with staff during periods of leave.
  • Assist students struggling with morning routine, entering classrooms (particularly when relief teacher or EA).
  • Support teachers and EAs with challenging students during the day.
  • Attend SAER Case Conferences and update EAs with discussion notes and outcomes.
  • Leadership Team for Public School Review.
  • Perform Kindy interviews with Deputy Principal for following year intake.
  • Assist Deputy Principal with EA timetables and Duty Rosters.
  • Organise and lead EA meetings and provide minutes.
  • Advise which Staff Meetings EAs are required to attend.
  • Organise and implement Superflex Program for students from Years 2 - 6.
  • Assist with completing and updating EA Handover Files.
  • Create Social Stories or resources for students as and when required.
  • Provide advice/support/feedback to EAs, specialists and classroom teachers working with challenging students.
  • Ensuring there is a positive relationship between EAs and classroom/specialist teachers.
  • Refer students to School Chaplin as and when required.
  • Provide Social Stories and in-person meetings for transitioning students for their next year of schooling (including Year 6 students moving to high school).


Special Needs Education Assistant

West Greenwood Primary School
08.2014 - Current
  • Provide individualised support for students, as per their IEPs.
  • Create Social Stories or visual resources for students as required.
  • Attend therapy sessions with students to implement focus points and techniques to ensure continuity from therapist to classroom/playground.
  • Maintain inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
  • Document student behaviours, interventions, and outcomes as required by teachers.
  • Provide one on one support or small group work as required.
  • Organise and facilitate high school transitions (when in year 6).
  • Assist teachers with administrative tasks to maintain smooth daily lesson deliveries.
  • Provide social and emotional support to students when required.
  • Assist Special Needs students in the pool for their swimming lessons.

Administrative Assistant

Gymbaroo
12.2006 - 12.2013


Gymbaroo is a parent/child education program run by qualified teachers. It provides a developmentally based program involving fun activities for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years. I assisted the teacher in Kindy classes with children who required additional help with their fine and gross motor skills. I provided assistance the teacher required during class times and I assisted with numerous Open Day Sessions. I was responsible for all front desk and general office duties.

Product Manager

Canning Vale Australia
02.1997 - 01.2004

I commenced my employment as Personal Assistant to the Deputy Managing Director. During my 7 years at Canning Vale I was continuously promoted and held the following positions; Personal Assistant to the CEO, US Export Executive, Occupational Health & Safety Officer, Project Administrator and finally Product Manager until I left in early 2024 to have my first child.

Education

Certificate III - Education Support

TAFE NSW (by Correspondence)
NSW
12-2013

Certificate III - Secretarial Studies

North Metropolitan TAFE
Perth, WA
12-1991

Graduated Year 12 -

Carine Senior High School
Carine WA
12-1990

Skills

  • Compassionate and supportive professional
  • Student oriented
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Calm and patient

Certification

Managing Performance of School Support Staff - May 2025

Child Protection and Abuse Prevention - April 2025

Trauma-Informed Practice in Schools - March 2025

Gatekeeper Course - October 2024

Specific Learning Disorders (Modules 1 & 2) July 2024

Autism Spectrum Disorder (Modules 1 & 2) April 2024

Introduction to Pathological Demand Avoidance - April 2023

Manutention Training for Disability - January 2023

Making it a Success - Teaching and Behaviour Support

Strategies for Students with ASD - March 2021

Team-Teach - May 2016

Interests

I enjoy a variety of hobbies from watching and playing sport, to playing board games and doing crosswords I have volunteered on numerous grass-root sporting committees and was a co-founder of Greenwood Netball Club I coached Junior netball for 8 years and am still involved as a player and Team Manager




Timeline

Lead Education Assistant

West Greenwood Primary School
07.2024 - Current

Special Needs Education Assistant

West Greenwood Primary School
08.2014 - Current

Administrative Assistant

Gymbaroo
12.2006 - 12.2013

Product Manager

Canning Vale Australia
02.1997 - 01.2004

Certificate III - Education Support

TAFE NSW (by Correspondence)

Certificate III - Secretarial Studies

North Metropolitan TAFE

Graduated Year 12 -

Carine Senior High School
Judith Hamilton