ES1-2 Teacher Aide in Mildura

Mildura Senior College is an educational landmark located in the heart of Mildura, in north-west Victoria. The College has a student population of 953 enrolled students with the addition of Year 10 VCE and VET students undertaking accelerated studies. It caters exclusively for Year 11 and 12 students undertaking the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or Vocational Major (VM). Mildura Senior College provides access to an unparalleled level of choice in study areas of the VCE, VM, Vocational Education and Training (VET) and University Enhancement studies.

The College boasts outstanding facilities, including the Deakin Trade Training Centre, VM Hub, Arts Precinct, Fitness Learning Facilities and numerous undercover student recreational areas. The grounds include three sporting ovals utilised by College students, neighbouring schools and community sporting groups.

The College is committed to providing suitable senior pathways for all senior students and works in partnership with neighbouring colleges to support student transition and orientation. Each year approximately 30% of enrolments come from outside these neighbourhood colleges.

Mildura Senior College provides a young adult learning environment, built upon partnerships and strong relationships between teachers and students. Students are supported by full-time careers and VET advisors, school to work coordinator, an extensive wellbeing team, student sub-school leaders and a team of staff experienced in the successful delivery of senior studies. The College is an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity.

Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated practical knowledge and skills associated with assisting young people with learning and self-regulation.
• Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively with members of the school community including students and provide support and/or attendant care to students where necessary.
• Capacity to undertake routine support tasks within a school environment and support teachers and students in the classroom.
• Capacity to work cooperatively with a range of people including teachers, education support, students and parents.
• Demonstrated ability in the use of office systems including Microsoft and Google for data entry and compliance documents.

Responsibilities

• Assist students on an individual or group basis in specific learning areas as determined by the Leading Teacher (Wellbeing) and Wellbeing Coordinator.
• Assist with communication between students and teachers, particularly the interpretation of instructions.
• Provide routine support for teachers by assisting with the preparation of student resources, equipment, and routines.
• Set up and put away equipment and materials in support of teaching programs.
• Assist teachers with communication with parents about routine matters.
• Provide basic physical care and wellbeing support for students.
• Address immediate behavioural presentations relating to specific students within a classroom setting aligned to school policy and procedure.
• Complete Compass chronicles, incident reports and a running record of the day.
• Provide basic support and supervision for individuals or small groups of up to 4 students within a classroom setting.

General

• Communicate effectively and foster positive relationships with all members of the school community.
• High level organisational and time management abilities.
• The ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Actively seek and participate in professional development.
• Attend and participate in ES team meetings.
• Participate in the Colleges performance and development processes in line with DE requirements.
• General duties as directed by the Principal.

Other Requirements

• Current Drivers Licence.
• Current Working with Children Clearance.
• Experience working in a similar role or setting is highly desirable.

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.