At a Glance
- Tasks: Support teachers and students in a vibrant primary school environment.
- Company: Bourchier Street Primary School, dedicated to student growth and community engagement.
- Benefits: Flexible work options, professional development, and a supportive team culture.
- Other info: Join a passionate team committed to high standards and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while growing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience or qualifications in education support preferred.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
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.
An education support class position at this range will perform tasks that are carried out in accordance with guidelines, accepted practice, and school policy under supervision and direction. This may include coordination of other education support class staff within the work area or educational program.
An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students but must not include duties of a teacher as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor.
Supervision of students can be required individually or in groups up to 4 in controlled circumstances and where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.
Certification and/or qualifications of up to three years can be required at this level (noting that Registered Nurse is not included at this level, the first level for which is Level 1 range 3).
A role at this range may include:
- Specific support tasks to achieve outcomes.
- Typically, this will involve accountability for a single function, (e.g. ensuring data is properly maintained) or the co-ordination of a work area under the direction of the principal or a manager.
- Assisting teachers, within an educational program, by undertaking specific support tasks or the coordination of the support function.
- Supervised health and wellbeing support tasks, medical intervention support tasks, or other specialised student/teacher support roles (e.g. enrolled nurses performing the role as described in schedule 3).
- Technical tasks that require a sound knowledge of basic technical and/or scientific principles that are used to develop and adapt work methods and make judgements where there are clear guidelines and limited options.
Responsibilities may include:
- 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, including rostering and organising the work of a team of aides, providing routine co-ordination, guidance, and support to other student support staff, liaising with external providers of support services about clearly defined support needs and resources, assisting teachers with the communication of student outcomes and educational programs.
- 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.
The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights.
Bourchier Street Primary School is a vibrant primary school in the north of Shepparton, serving around 540 students from Foundation to Year 6. Our vision is that we know every student and grow every student to be their best, always.
Classroom and Student Support employer: Government schools
As a Learning Specialist at our school, you will join a vibrant and supportive community dedicated to fostering excellence in teaching and learning. We offer a collaborative work culture that prioritises professional development, allowing you to grow your skills while making a meaningful impact on student outcomes. Located in a diverse area, our school values inclusivity and provides a safe environment for both staff and students, ensuring that everyone can thrive.
