We are seeking to establish a pool of Education Assistant - English as an Additional Language/Dialect (EAL/D) for permanent and fixed term, full time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the **** school year.
Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Lynwood Senior High School is an Independent Public School catering for students in Years 7 to 12.
Our inclusive school community is committed to the care, wellbeing and academic success of every student.
The school's Intensive English Centre (IEC) provides a supportive and culturally responsive learning environment for newly arrived students in Years 7 to 10 from diverse cultural, linguistic and educational backgrounds.
IEC students are resilient and motivated learners who are developing Standard Australian English while engaging with an adapted Western Australian Curriculum.
Some students may have experienced trauma, interrupted or limited prior schooling, displacement, family separation or significant cultural and educational transitions.
Staff work collaboratively with students, families, interpreters, school teams and external agencies to support each student's learning, wellbeing and successful transition into mainstream schooling and the wider community.
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The Role As an Education Assistant – EAL/D, you would work collaboratively with teachers to implement culturally and linguistically inclusive education programs.
Working under limited supervision and guidance, you will ideally provide support to individuals and small groups, helping students develop the language, cultural understandings and confidence needed to participate in learning in a mainstream secondary school.
You would contribute to the design, implementation and recording of student education plans, sharing cultural and linguistic knowledge to inform program content and delivery.
You may also provide mentoring, pastoral care, interpreting or translating support where appropriate.




Suitable applicants should display an understanding of the diverse and complex needs of EAL/D students and their families, together with strong interpersonal and organisational skills.
You should be able to build respectful cross-cultural relationships, work collaboratively with teachers, families and other stakeholders, and show initiative in supporting student participation and achievement.
Previous experience supporting EAL/D students or working within an Intensive English Centre is highly regarded.
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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 Nicola de Lacy, Deputy Principal on ************** or emailing .
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.
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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 CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position; and A three (3) page statement addressing the 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 ESL 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 ************** for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS******* The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 23 November ****.

📌 Education Assistant - English As An Additional Language/Dialect (Western Australia)
🏢 Department of Education, Western Australia
📍 Western Australia