❓ This parliamentary question seeks data on the number of Education Assistants (EAs) in WA public schools, broken down by specific roles (Auslan, Behaviour Centres, Braille, Mainstream, Special Needs) and FTE/headcount. The answer provides a snapshot of EA staffing levels as of August 2016.
AnsweredQoN 4403Legislative Council
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What is the most current FTE and headcount in Western Austraian public schools for: (a) Education Assistant (Auslan); (b) Education Assistant (Behaviour Centres); (c) Education Assistant (Braille); (d) Education Assistant (Mainstream) Level 1-2; and (e) Education Assistant (Special Needs) Level 2-3?
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Answered
20 October 2016
Responded by
Minister for Education
Response time
35 days
Education Assistant Job Type
FTE
Headcount
(a)
Education Assistant (AUSLAN)
71
86
(b)
Education Assistant (Engagement Centres, previously known as Behaviour Centres)
13
13
(c)
Education Assistant (Braille)
13
12
(d)
Education Assistant (Mainstream) Level 1-2
2,366
3,363
(e)
Education Assistants (Special Needs) Level 2-3
4,535
5,995
Total
6,998
9,469
Paid FTE provided is an average from January to August 2016, and includes casuals.
Headcount provided is as at 25 August 2016 and excludes casuals.
FTE
Headcount
(a)
Education Assistant (AUSLAN)
71
86
(b)
Education Assistant (Engagement Centres, previously known as Behaviour Centres)
13
13
(c)
Education Assistant (Braille)
13
12
(d)
Education Assistant (Mainstream) Level 1-2
2,366
3,363
(e)
Education Assistants (Special Needs) Level 2-3
4,535
5,995
Total
6,998
9,469
Paid FTE provided is an average from January to August 2016, and includes casuals.
Headcount provided is as at 25 August 2016 and excludes casuals.
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