• This role involves working with EAL (English as an Additional Language) students, both individually and in small groups, across a range of subjects. The successful applicant would work with the EAL Coordinator to provide targeted support to students. The role consists of working alongside students in the classroom, assisting students to access the EAL curriculum, and improve their English proficiency.
• The role serves as a link between school and families with the aim of improving communication and relationships with school and families. You will also seek to increase student participation and engagement in education. You will be a point of contact for EAL families who need support in communicating with the school. You will also be responsible for planning and facilitating student and community group activities as well as parent information sessions that cater for the interests and needs of our school. You will be responsible for openly representing Rockbank Primary school within the community. You will take responsibility for planning, preparing and distributing school communications in translated languages and will assist school staff with accessing translation and interpreting services, where needed.

• Communicating directly with EAL families and supporting teaching and Wellbeing staff’s communications with the families.
• Assisting with enrolment to Primary School and transition from Language School and from Primary School to Secondary School.
• Translating school notices and communications to the local community.
• Acting as a resource to develop staff knowledge of EAL communities and the issues they face
• Involving parents in school activities and programs.
• Will need to demonstrate a high proficiency in written and oral communication in Punjabi and a proven ability to translate from those languages to English and vice a versa.
• Assist with the communication between students and teachers, particularly the interpretation of instructions.
• Provide basic physical and emotional care for students.
• Assist with the supervision of pupils in playgrounds, at camps, on excursions, in sporting activities, therapy activities and life skills.
• Prepare basic curriculum support resources.
• Support students in the classroom, explain teacher instructions and work requirements
• Assist students on an individual or group basis with building language acquisition and literacy skills
• Act as a resource to develop staff knowledge of the students’ backgrounds and the issues they face
• Participate in EAL team meetings as required, and ES staff meetings
• Liaises with EAL Coordinator regarding progress of EAL students and support requirements.
• Provides staff with insights into the culture and language of students and their families.
• Supports teaching staff with resource development where appropriate.

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

The Department of Education and Training is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms – gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department.  The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces.

Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the Department’s exemplar available at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/health/protect/Pages/childsafestandards.aspx

The Department’s employees commit to upholding DET’s Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. DET’s Values complement each school’s own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the DET values is available at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/workm/Pages/Public-Sector-Values.aspx

• All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
• Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
• A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
• Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx

• All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
• Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
• A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
• Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx

A person is not eligible for employment in the Teaching Service unless that person meets the vaccination requirements on commencement in the position.