Early Education Support Specialist (Auslan)

Government schools; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Furlong Park School for Deaf Children in Sunshine North, Melbourne, is seeking an Education Support Class position to assist teachers and support student learning in an inclusive environment. The school serves deaf and hard‑of‑hearing students with programs from Foundation to Year 10, including Early Education for 3‑ and 4‑year‑olds.

The role involves coordinating support tasks, aiding communication with families, and providing wellbeing and basic care support under supervision.

Qualifications

• Ability to coordinate and support other education support staff.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate using Auslan.
• Understanding of school-wide guidelines and frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Provides routine support for teachers including assisting with planning of student routines.
• Supports communication between teachers and parents.
• Communicates with teachers on routine matters related to students and responsibilities.
• Provides basic physical care and wellbeing support for students such as toileting, meals and lifting.
• Communicating with students to support comprehension of basic tasks and information.
• Addresses immediate behavioural presentations relating to specific students within a classroom setting.

Job description

Furlong Park School for Deaf Children in Sunshine North, Melbourne, is seeking an Education Support Class position to assist teachers and support student learning in an inclusive environment. The school serves deaf and hard‑of‑hearing students with programs from Foundation to Year 10, including Early Education for 3‑ and 4‑year‑olds.

The role involves coordinating support tasks, aiding communication with families, and providing wellbeing and basic care support under supervision.