Education Assistant - Auslan

Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/SS881540This is a nine (9) month fixed term, part-time (0.4FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2024 with possible extension (12 months) and/or permanencySchool Of Special Educational Needs: Sensory (SSEN:S) is seeking an Education Assistant (EA) – Auslan to join their team.Our SchoolThe School 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, Deaf education officers, captioners and educational interpreters.SSEN: S staff benefit from working in a cohesive and collaborative team environment, sharing common goals and resources in supporting students, schools and parents across a state-wide service. SSEN:S provides opportunities to work state-wide with the provision of current and regular professional learning events, an induction and mentoring program for new and returning staff, and the opportunity to work in an environment of best practice which encourages innovative input of ideas from staff.The RoleThe EA – Auslan will assist teachers in delivering planned education programs in both individual and small group settings, supporting children from birth to completion of school. You will also 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. The successful applicant 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.Further information about School Of Special Educational Needs: Sensory can be found by visiting ssens.wa.edu.au or Schools Online