This is a permanent part-time (0.6 FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2025
Esperance Primary School (PS) staff are committed to a strong sense of culture that has been developed collaboratively based on a set of shared beliefs on teaching and learning. We are seeking Education Assistants who can commit to our team orientated, highly collaborative and passionate team.
Everything we do at Esperance PS is about children and doing what is best for them. As a school, we build on the foundation laid by Parents and Carers, and we encourage them to become actively involved in school life. The staff of Esperance PS work tirelessly, and with overwhelming moral purpose, to ensure all children’s academic, social and emotional needs are considered, planned for and met. Our Tribes Agreements of Mutual Respect, Attentive Listening, Personal Best, Appreciations/No Put downs and Right to Participate drive our school values and allows our students to connect as a community and develop shared responsibility towards each other and our wider community.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.esperanceps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
As an Education Assistant - Auslan, you provide the highest level of access to the curriculum for Deaf students with Auslan sign language interpreting and teacher directed tutoring, according to the needs of the students. The successful applicant would assist the teacher in delivering planned education programs and encouraging a supportive and inclusive learning environment. The successful applicant may be involved in team situations, work under limited supervision, and may be required to engage in consultation and provide feedback. The role may require discretion in problem solving, decision making, and choosing methods and processes to achieve educational outcomes that are determined through consultation with the teacher, or other professionals.
The successful applicant will ideally have well developed written and verbal communication skills, be able to work well as part of a team and have a good understanding of the issues affecting deaf or hard of hearing students. You should have the ability to show initiative in completing tasks combined with strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with students, staff, and families.
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 Gareth Palmer, Principal on (08) 9076 3600 or emailing Gareth.Palmer@education.wa.edu.au.
During the school holidays, please contact Gareth Palmer on 0438 931 671.
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 three (3) 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: IPS/SS938830
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 Monday, 16 December 2024
