Teacher Aide in Melbourne

Department of Education Victoria – Keysborough VIC

Join an Exceptional Team at Keysborough Gardens Primary School

We are seeking passionate and dedicated Education Support (ES) staff to join our amazing team of committed teachers and ES professionals at Keysborough Gardens Primary School.

About the Role

This is a classroom-based Education Support role, working directly with students across a range of abilities, including those with disabilities and learning difficulties. The successful applicant will:

• Work both 1:1 and with small groups of students to support engagement and learning
• Collaborate closely with classroom teachers to deliver inclusive programs
• Implement reasonable adjustments and personalised strategies that support student success
• Be proactive and adaptable in meeting the individual needs of students
• Help foster a positive, respectful and caring learning environment

The role offers a fixed term contract with a start date commencing Wednesday 27th January, 2027 for the remainder of the year. Please note we currently have a number of part time positions and a full time ES position.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Is passionate about supporting all students to reach their full potential
• Thrives in a team-oriented, collaborative setting
• Brings a positive, flexible, and proactive approach to working in classrooms

About Keysborough Gardens Primary School

Keysborough Gardens Primary School is a growing school located in the heart of the diverse and vibrant Keysborough South community. We are preparing for approximately 520 students in 2027, with 3-4 classes at each year level with class sizes of approximately 18-23 students. Our purpose-built school provides a dynamic, welcoming and contemporary environment where both students and staff can thrive. KGPS is an accredited International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, delivering the Primary Years Programme (PYP) alongside a strong focus on explicit instruction, particularly in English and Mathematics.

Our Vision and Values

At Keysborough Gardens Primary School, our vision, mission and values guide every interaction, decision and action.

Our Vision

To inspire and empower every child to become a confident, caring global citizen who strives for excellence in learning and life.

Our Mission

To provide an exceptional education in a safe, inclusive and stimulating environment. We nurture each student academically, socially and emotionally, supporting them to take risks in learning, grow in confidence and develop the skills they need to reach their full potential.

Our Values

• Kindness – We support and care for others.
• Empathy – We strive to understand others' perspectives.
• Gratitude – We appreciate opportunities and acknowledge others.
• Respect – We value ourselves, our environment and our community.
• Excellence – We always aim for our personal and collective best.

Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated capacity to perform duties consistent with established guidelines and frameworks, including coordinating and supporting others in respect to specific work functions relevant to the role.
• Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment.
• Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills.
• Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.
• Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management and other school staff in respect to the work area.
• A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.

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/or other responsibilities
• Provides basic physical care and wellbeing support for students such as toileting, meals, and lifting
• Communicating with student/s to support comprehension of basic tasks and information
• Addresses immediate behavioural presentations relating to specific students within a classroom setting aligned to school policy and procedure
• Provides basic support and supervision for individuals or groups of up to 4 students within a classroom setting
• Supports teachers in the coordination of educational programs independently or under minimal supervision
• Provides medical intervention support to a student/s, under specific conditions, with appropriate training and guidance
• Provides specialised communication support for students and teachers in areas such as AUSLAN and braille

Diversity and Inclusion

The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department.

Child Safe Standards

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.