Education Support in Nathalia

Department of Education Victoria – Nathalia VIC

School Values: Kindness, Learning, Resilience & Respect

Nathalia Primary School is very proud of the educational opportunities available for our students, not only within our school but within the wider community. Each student's welfare is of paramount importance with established wellbeing practices in place across the school. The school enjoys high levels of student and community engagement, family support and staff satisfaction. Nathalia Primary is a beautiful school that welcomes new members of staff to teach, engage and thrive in the Nathalia community.

The school is located in the thriving township of Nathalia, which was established along the banks of the picturesque Broken Creek, in the Moira Shire. The Broken Creek provides a beautiful spot for a coffee or lunch from the bakery or cafes located in town. There are a number of sporting and community groups for locals to become involved in along with an established culture of arts and creativity which can be found at the GRAIN store. Nathalia is located within 30-40 minutes of Echuca, Shepparton, Cobram and Tocumwal all of which provide many and varied experiences should you wish to travel out of town, and the Murray River and all it has to offer is only a stone's throw away.

Due to continuing growth, the school now operates nine classrooms (2 classes each of Prep, composite Grades 1 & 2, 3 & 4 and 3 grade 5 & 6 classrooms) along with specialist classes in Music, STEM and Physical Education. Nathalia Primary School also has an experienced Mental Health & Wellbeing Team who support the students and school community. This team works alongside allied health professionals who visit regularly to ensure our students are receiving the assistance they require to be successful learners.

The school has a fantastic staff who work together with a shared moral purpose, an emphasis on student wellbeing and continuous school improvement. Academic progress and student wellbeing are intrinsically linked, with the child being the focus in decision making.

School Mission Statement

All students at Nathalia Primary School are empowered to learn and achieve, to experience high quality teaching practice and the best conditions for learning which equip them with the knowledge, skills and dispositions for lifelong learning and to shape the world around them. Our values of Kindness, Learning and Respect are practised by the school community in line with our School Wide Positive Behaviour Program.

School Role

This vacancy is for a part-time fixed term Education Support Staff member to support classroom teachers with students and their learning. The Education Support Officer role at Nathalia Primary School is a very busy, but rewarding, role which will see tasks performed in the classroom working with teachers to support students, while playing an important part within the Education Support Staff team to create the best learning environment for all students.

Tasks may include, but are not limited to:

• Preparation of classroom materials
• Assist with set up of classroom activities
• Support small groups of varying abilities
• Perform administrative tasks as requested
• Attendance at class excursions

This role requires on-site attendance at school 5 days per week from 8.45 to 3.30pm daily, with the exception of a Tuesday, when staff are required to attend meetings until 4.30pm - total part-time hours of 32.25 per week. Please note, this role is initially a one year contract from 27th January 2027 to the end of the 2027 school year, 26th January 2028. However, there is potential for the position to continue further into the future.

Selection Criteria

• SC1 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.
• SC2 Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment.
• SC3 Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills.
• SC4 Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.
• SC5 Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management and other school staff in respect to the work area.
• SC6 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.

The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces.

It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability. Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD).

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.

DE Values

The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department'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.