We are seeking to establish a pool of Education Assistants – English as an Additional Language/Dialect for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2025 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Beaconsfield Primary School (PS) is a unique Independent Public School, comprising of a mainstream component, Intensive English Centre and Rottnest Island Campus. The school embraces a cosmopolitan and diverse community of students and families characterised by a variety of cultural and linguistic backgrounds. The vibrant and committed community is actively involved in the school. A child’s journey through our school will include engagement in a balanced curriculum and quality teaching in a nurturing, safe and supportive environment.
Find out more about our school by visiting beaconsfieldps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
At Beaconsfield PS we firmly believe every student in our school is vitally important and has the ability for success. There are currently 568 students across Kindergarten to Year 6, with 70 of these in the Intensive English Centre (IEC).
Over 25 different languages are represented by students with English as an Additional Language/ Dialect (EAL/D) across mainstream classes. The Beaconsfield IEC is an integral and highly valued part of our school with students currently enrolled in 5 classes. We deliver a specialised age-appropriate program using the EAL/D Progress Maps to support students using Standard Australian English.
Suitable applicants should display an understanding of the complex needs of EAL/D students and their families to promote respectful, reciprocal cross-cultural relationships. They should have strong interpersonal skills to promote the school values of inclusivity and diversity, foster positive relationships with families and their children and liaise with stakeholders when required.
Applicants will ideally have good organisational skills and initiative to assist with the delivery of the program, which may include working with small groups and individuals.
Suitable applicants will support EAL/D students through assisting teachers to deliver appropriate EAL/D curriculum, pedagogy and assessment practices. They assist the teacher in the delivery of planned education programs, including identifying and representing educational and cultural needs of EAL/D students by providing advice on program content relating to the student’s first culture.
Ethnic Educational Assistants (EEAs) assist in the design, implementation and recording of individual or group education plans, in consultation with teachers, parents and where appropriate other professionals. EEAs mentor and offer pastoral care to ensure the EAL/D students’ 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..
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 Ceri Page, IEC Deputy Principal, by telephoning (08) 9432 1000 or emailing Ceri.Page@education.wa.edu.au
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.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.
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 being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A one (1) page statement addressing each of the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated effective oral communication skills and, where appropriate, written communication skills in a school community language other than English.
- Demonstrated 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.
- Demonstrated 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.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively assist teachers in implementing culturally and linguistically inclusive educational programs.
- Demonstrated effective organisational skills that assist in the delivery of effective education programs to students.
- Demonstrated ability to assist with the general health and well-being of 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: IPS/SS944458
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 28 March 2025
