Education Assistant - English as an Additional Language/Dialect

About the role

The Department of Education is establishing a pool of Education Assistants - English as an Additional Language/Dialect (EAL/D) for permanent and fixed-term, full-time and part-time vacancies that may arise during the 2027 school year. The position is based at Lynwood Senior High School, an independent public school for Years 7 to 12, whose Intensive English Centre supports newly arrived students in Years 7 to 10.

Key responsibilities

• Work with teachers to implement culturally and linguistically inclusive education programs.
• Provide support to individuals and small groups, helping students develop the language, cultural understanding and confidence needed to participate in mainstream secondary schooling.
• Contribute to the design, implementation and recording of student education plans, sharing cultural and linguistic knowledge to inform program content and delivery.
• Provide mentoring, pastoral care, interpreting or translating support where appropriate.

Required profile

• Australian or New Zealand citizenship, permanent residency, or a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
• Valid Working with Children Check obtained before starting.
• Consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and a current Screening Clearance Number.
• Understanding of the diverse needs of EAL/D students and their families, and strong interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Previous experience supporting EAL/D students or working in an Intensive English Centre is highly regarded.

Applications are made online with a CV and a three-page statement addressing the selection criteria, and must be submitted by 4:30 pm AWST on Monday 23 November 2026.