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Education Assistant - Auslan Branch : Lakeland Senior High School Division : Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region Salary : EA (Auslan), $ per hour (EA (Gov) GA 2025) Work Type : Fixed Term - Full Time FTE : Location : South Lake Closing Date : 2025-11-14 4 : 30 PM Attachments : -

This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026 with possible extension

Lakeland Senior High School (SHS) is a thriving school community. Extracurricular programs are in abundance and after school homework classes are well attended. Staff are highly committed and seek to develop friendly and supportive working relationships with students. A major school goal is to become the school of choice for most of the youth living in the district. In working towards this goal, the school has excelled in many areas and developed programs that engender success.

Lakeland SHS provides a calm and friendly atmosphere where students are encouraged to succeed and take pride in what they achieve. The school has a range of specialist programs, clubs and groups that enhance student learning.

Find out more about our school by visiting or

The Role

As the Education Assistant – Auslan you will ideally assist the teacher in delivering planned education programs in both individual and small group settings and encouraging a supportive and inclusive learning environment. The successful applicant will be working under limited supervision and may be expected to participate within a team situation, consulting and providing feedback relating to their relevant area. Therefore, strong teamwork skills are highly desirable. The successful applicant will also assist in supervising students, and consult and provide feedback regarding students’ progress.

As the successful applicant you would apply techniques, skills and knowledge of relevant principles and practices acquired through previous experience, on the job learning, or a relevant qualification. You will ideally facilitate communication between Deaf and Hard of Hearing students, teachers and other staff members and hearing students and interpret all that is said in and outside the classroom environment.

The Education Assistant – AUSLAN should ideally have experience in assisting with the communicative needs of Deaf or Hard of Hearing students using Australian Sign Language (AUSLAN). In addition, experience with assisting students to understand the education programs through teacher directed tutoring working on difficult vocabulary, clarifying homework directions, and supporting Social Emotional learning is highly desired.

Want to know more?

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

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 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 and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.

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 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.

Advertised Vacancy Number : IPS / SS1003991

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.

Position Title Education Assistant - Auslan Agency Department of Education Salary Location South Lake Unit / Division Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region Branch Lakeland Senior High School Work Type Fixed Term - Full Time Position No. 00043123 Closing Date Position Title Education Assistant - Auslan Branch Lakeland Senior High School Location South Lake Work Type Fixed Term - Full Time Position No. 00043123 Salary Closing Date Agency Department of Education Description

This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026 with possible extension

Lakeland Senior High School (SHS) is a thriving school community. Extracurricular programs are in abundance and after school homework classes are well attended. Staff are highly committed and seek to develop friendly and supportive working relationships with students. A major school goal is to become the school of choice for most of the youth living in the district. In working towards this goal, the school has excelled in many areas and developed programs that engender success.

Lakeland SHS provides a calm and friendly atmosphere where students are encouraged to succeed and take pride in what they achieve. The school has a range of specialist programs, clubs and groups that enhance student learning.

Find out more about our school by visiting or

The Role

As the Education Assistant – Auslan you will ideally assist the teacher in delivering planned education programs in both individual and small group settings and encouraging a supportive and inclusive learning environment. The successful applicant will be working under limited supervision and may be expected to participate within a team situation, consulting and providing feedback relating to their relevant area. Therefore, strong teamwork skills are highly desirable. The successful applicant will also assist in supervising students, and consult and provide feedback regarding students’ progress.

As the successful applicant you would apply techniques, skills and knowledge of relevant principles and practices acquired through previous experience, on the job learning, or a relevant qualification. You will ideally facilitate communication between Deaf and Hard of Hearing students, teachers and other staff members and hearing students and interpret all that is said in and outside the classroom environment.

The Education Assistant – AUSLAN should ideally have experience in assisting with the communicative needs of Deaf or Hard of Hearing students using Australian Sign Language (AUSLAN). In addition, experience with assisting students to understand the education programs through teacher directed tutoring working on difficult vocabulary, clarifying homework directions, and supporting Social Emotional learning is highly desired.

Want to know more?

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

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 for more details.

Eligibility

To work with us, you must :

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 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.

Advertised Vacancy Number : IPS / SS1003991

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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