Advertised Vacancy Number IPS/SS687447
Appointment Pool
Campbell Primary School (PS) is seeking to establish a pool of Education Assistants – Ethnic for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during within the 2021 school year and up to the end of Term 2, 2022. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2021 school year, up to the end of Term 2, 2022.
Suitable applicants will support English as an Additional Language (EAL/D) students through mentoring and pastoral care to ensure their participation and achievement in the school environment, as well as through interpreting and/or translating according to their specific needs and their parents or caregivers, members of the school community and teachers where there are communication difficulties. Oral fluency in a language other than English is highly desirable.
The main focus of the role is to support students from EAL/D backgrounds to connect with the WA curriculum and Campbell PS’s whole school connected practices. You will assist the teacher in the delivery of planned education programs, including identifying and representing the educational and cultural needs of EAL/D students by providing advice on program content relating to the student’s first culture and first language. In addition to this you will assist in the implementation of case management programs, in consultation with teachers, parents and where appropriate other professionals, to support the development of our EAL/D at risk students. Your role will include supporting the achievement and progress of all students and promoting inclusion of the range of cultures of the school.
Campbell PS values its community, and your role will also involve connecting with the families of our EAL/D students in authentic ways to support them to connect with the school. This will include supporting EAL/D families during interviews and meetings, parent workshops and events, as well as transition sessions for incoming families.
Campbell PS opened in 2002 and has a longstanding reputation as a high achieving school with a safe and inclusive culture which supports the growth of the whole child. We are located 25 km South of Perth in Canning Vale within the South Metropolitan Education Region. Our school is rich in cultural diversity with 55% of our student population coming from non-English speaking backgrounds. The school has a very strong pastoral care team with staff working collaboratively to ensure success for all students.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria):
- Effective oral communication skills and, where appropriate, written communication skills in a school community language other than English.
- Effective written and oral communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate and liaise with students, teachers and other professionals, parents, school community members and professional staff on the provision and development of educational programs inclusive of EAL/D students.
- Ability to contribute to a team and provide multi-cultural direction in the development and evaluation of English language programs, language resources, and individual or group education plans reflective of diverse school communities.
- Ability to effectively assist teachers in implementing culturally and linguistically inclusive educational programs.
- Effective organisational skills that assist in the delivery of effective education programs to students.
- Ability to assist with the general health and well-being of students.
Applications will be assessed against these work related requirements (selection criteria) of the position. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Further information about Campbell Primary School can be found by visiting www.campbellprimaryschool.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
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For further job related information
Please contact Paige Goodsell, Associate Principal, by telephoning (08) 9456 8300 or emailing Paige.Goodsell@education.wa.edu.au
Application Instructions
All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.
Your application should include:
- A maximum three (3) page statement addressing the Work Related Requirements criteria one, two, four and five in context of the role and business needs of the school
- A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.
It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.
You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4127.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.
ELIGIBILITY
Employees will be required to:
- Provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy;
- Obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment; and
- Obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.
Education Assistants working with Kindergarten students may be required to have, or be actively working towards, a Certificate lll in Education Support (or approved equivalent) in order to meet the educator-to-student ratio outlined in the National Quality Standard for Early Childhood Education and Care.
Approved equivalent qualifications are published by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority.
TRAINING
Employees will be required to:
- Complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
- Complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy; and
- Complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Friday, 6 August 2021
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.