This is a permanent part-time (0.4FTE) position commencing Term 3, 2025
The School of Special Educational Needs: Sensory (SSEN: S) provides educational support for children with a hearing loss and/or vision impairment from birth to completion of school. SSEN: S is based at the Statewide Services Centre in Padbury and supports children in both public and non-government schools throughout Western Australia.
SSEN: S operates the Deaf Education and Vision Education programs to support eligible children, their schools, and families. SSEN: S employs teachers with specialist skills and other specialist staff such as educational audiologists, school psychologists, braille transcribers, captioner, Deaf education officers and educational interpreters.
Deaf Education Early Childhood Service (ECS) provides family-centred group and individual teaching and learning programs at Padbury Statewide Services Centre and onsite at Southwell Primary School. All programs and services provide young children and their families with opportunities to maximise their potential and develop a foundation for future success in learning.
SSEN: S supports young children from birth to completion of school at the SSEN: S Early Childhood Service (0-4 years) or in their local schools with Teacher of the Deaf support. Teachers of the Deaf deliver targeted learning programs based on the St Gabriel’s Curriculum, Early Years Learning Framework, the Western Australian Kindergarten Curriculum Guidelines, and the Expanded Core Curriculum including areas such as early communication, language development, social and emotional, audiology, audition, assistive technology, and self-advocacy.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.ssens.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
The Education Assistant – Auslan will assist teachers in delivering planned education programs in both individual and small group settings, supporting children from birth to completion of school. The EA – Auslan will facilitate communication between deaf and hard of hearing students, teachers, and other staff. Additionally, the role may involve interpreting for Deaf staff members in the workplace. Suitable applicants will also assist in supervising students, as well as participate in a team situation, and consult and provide feedback regarding students’ progress.
It is highly desirable that applicants have considerable proven experience as an Interpreter and/or hold a Certificate, Diploma or Advanced Diploma of Auslan Interpreting. An understanding of Deaf culture and active participation in the Deaf community is also highly desirable.
The role operates across SSEN: S services and may require travel across hubs, schools and Early Childhood sites based at Southwell Primary School and Statewide Services Centre in Padbury. It is highly desirable that the successful applicant hold a current and valid ‘C' class driver’s licence. The role may also involve travel to regional areas, which may require overnight stays.
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 Kerry Mayers, Coordinator Teacher Services on (08) 9402 6409 or Kerry.Mayers@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 (1) 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 three (3) 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/SS965708
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.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 3 June 2025
