St Brigid's Primary School Ballan and Our Lady Help of Christians Wendouree
Language Assistant – Auslan
We are seeking applications for a Language Assistant to work across two schools, St Brigid's Ballan and Our Lady Help of Christians Wendouree.
This exciting opportunity offers a fixed term-term, part-time role to commence in Term 4 of the **** school year.
The successful applicant will have a demonstrated commitment to the safety and wellbeing of all children.
Position Description:
St Brigid's Ballan and Our Lady Help of Christians Wendouree are looking for a native or native-like user of Auslan to join our team as a Language Assistant (Educational Support Officer) to continue to embed the Teachers as Co-Learners (TCL) approach to language learning.
This is a fixed-term, part time position classified under the Catholic Education Multi Enterprise Agreement **** as ESB 2-1.
The hours of employment for this position will be 2 hour 30 minutes per week (St Brigid's) and2 hours and 20 minutes (Our Lady Help of Christians).
Days and times to be negotiated.
The applicant will:
be proficient in the Auslan language (a native user and/or has a high certification in the target language)
demonstrates a high skill and knowledge of Auslan
has the ability or capacity to support classroom teachers to deliver an Auslan Teachers as Co-Learners program
work with staff and students to develop and embed Auslan across the school through a Teachers as Co-Learners approach
provide encouragement to both staff and students co-learning Auslan at the school
demonstrates an ongoing involvement in the Deaf community and a capacity to support students and teachers to understand the history, traditions and the importance of shared cultural events




be required to present a valid Working with Children Check and Police Check adhering to all Child Safety processes and policies of the school found under the Policies tab on our website
Important: The applicant does not require any teaching qualifications but rather will adhere to the position requirements of Education Support Officer (classroom language assistant).
A TCL language assistant's role is to support teachers and students in their language learning by:
working with individuals or groups of teachers to present new vocabulary and retrieve/recycle prior language for ongoing maintenance
providing feedback to students and teachers on language accuracy (including formal assessments)
modelling correct language use and helping to support correct receptive and expressive skill development
supporting in-class learning experiences, such as working with small groups of students
supporting creative output of language by teachers and students
contributing to understanding and connections with culture and community
willing to participate in TCL professional learning and networking
supporting teachers in the assessment of student learning
sharing information on Deaf events with staff and students
The Language Assistant will be:
passionate about students' language learning experience
an advocate for active language use throughout the school community
passionate and committed to the culture of the Auslan language and community
organised and reliable
a dynamic team player
Starting Date: Term ******
Guided by our vision of "the pursuit of fullness of life for all," DOBCEL is committed to inclusion and the safety, wellbeing, and protection of all children and young people in our care.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who support Catholic education and value the unique contributions of each person.
3rd September ****
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📌 Language Assistant – Auslan (Victoria)
🏢 Victorian Catholic Education Authority
📍 Victoria