Education Assistant - Auslan

Description:

This is a 6 month fixed term, part-time (0.4FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2025

At South Ballajura Primary School (PS), our students are at the heart of everything we do. We know that primary education only takes 8 years, but lasts a lifetime. Together, we all strive to:

• make a difference in the lives of all students;
• commit to reducing the gap between high and low achievers within our school;
• transform the working and learning conditions of our teachers so that growth, commitment, engagement, and the constant spawning of leadership is being fostered

Our students come from diverse cultural backgrounds; with the majority of students having a language background other than English. We also share our site with the South Ballajura Education Support Centre and are committed to continuing to strengthen our partnership as South Ballajura Schools now and into the future.

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The Role

The successful applicant will support the delivery of planned education programs and contribute to a supportive, inclusive learning environment. They will work effectively under limited supervision and collaborate within a team, providing feedback and consulting on matters within their area of responsibility. They will demonstrate discretion in problem solving, decision making, and the selection of methods to support educational outcomes in consultation with teachers or other professionals. They may supervise students independently in a range of settings, both within and outside the school.

The successful applicant will apply relevant skills, techniques, and knowledge gained through prior experience, on-the-job learning, or formal qualifications. They will facilitate communication between Deaf and Hard of Hearing students, school staff, and hearing peers. Under limited guidance, they will interpret communication both in and outside the classroom using Auslan or other appropriate sign systems aligned with the student's preferred mode of communication.

They will also provide oral interpretation when students use sign language to participate in class discussions, group activities, or individual interactions. They will assist students in understanding educational content by supporting teacher-directed learning, such as explaining challenging vocabulary or clarifying instructions. They will also prepare for interpreting by reviewing relevant lesson materials in advance.

Where required, successful applicants may also undertake the general duties of a Level 1, 2 or 3 Education Assistant, particularly when the assigned student is absent or when agreed upon in consultation with the teacher and Principal. However, their primary responsibility remains the provision of sign language services to the student(s) they are appointed to support.

The Department acknowledges that Education Assistants - Auslan exercise discretion in the performance of their duties, particularly when dealing with sensitive or privileged information shared by students. Professional standards are to be maintained in all interactions, including communication with teachers and parents.

Want to know more?

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Merwan Kassem, Principal on (08) 9207 0100 or

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

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Eligibility

To work with us, you must:

• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
• obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
• consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.

Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Application Instructions

Apply online in two easy steps:

Step 1: Select Apply for Job

Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one (1) being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include:

• A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position

• A two (2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF

• Demonstrated well developed oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact with Deaf or Hard of Hearing students, liaise with parents, teachers and community members and where necessary assist teachers in understanding students.
• Demonstrated well developed organisational skills, including the ability to contribute to a professional team and deliver an effective education program.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of issues relevant to deaf or hard of hearing students.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.

Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/SS969006

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

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