ES1-2 Teacher Aide in Mildura

Selection Criteria

• SC1: Demonstrated practical knowledge and skills associated with assisting young people with learning and self-regulation.
• SC2: Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively with members of the school community including students and the capacity to provide support and/or attendant care to students where necessary.
• SC3: Capacity to undertake routine support tasks within a school environment and have the ability to support teachers and students in the classroom.
• SC5: Demonstrated ability in the use of office systems including Microsoft and Google to allow for data entry and compliance documents.

Role

As specified in the Victorian Government Schools Agreement 2022, an education support class employee will be in attendance for 7.6 hours daily (for a full-time employee) between 7am and 6pm from Monday to Friday. Due to the nature of this role, it is deemed necessary to have specified hours as listed below.

Hours of Work:

• Monday: 9.00 to 3.15pm
• Tuesday: 9.00 to 3.15pm
• Thursday: 10.30 to 3.15pm
• Friday: 9.00 to 3.15pm

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.

A role at this range may include:

• Specific support tasks to achieve outcomes.
• 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.
• Technical tasks that require a sound knowledge of basic technical and/or scientific principles.

Responsibilities

The Teachers Aide is responsible for the following:

• Assist students on an individual or group basis in specific learning areas as determined by the Leading Teacher (Wellbeing) and Wellbeing Coordinator.
• Assist with the communication between students and teachers, particularly the interpretation of instructions.
• Providing 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.
• Assisting teachers with communication with parents about routine matters.
• Providing basic physical care and wellbeing support for students.
• Addressing immediate behavioural presentations relating to specific students within a classroom setting aligned to school policy and procedure.
• Completing Compass chronicles, incident reports and a running record of the day.
• Provides 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.
• Participating in the Colleges performance and development processes in line with DE requirements.
• General duties as directed by the Principal within the requirements of ES1-2 dimensions of work as listed in the Victorian Government Schools Agreement 2022.
• Experience working in 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, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards.

Conditions of Employment

All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements. Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.

Location Profile

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. The College provides access to an unparalleled level of choice in the study areas of the VCE, VM, Vocational Education and Training (VET) and University Enhancement studies.

The College is committed to providing suitable senior pathways for all senior students. Our mission is to deliver excellence in education and training opportunities for all students.

Applications close Monday 2 November 2026 at 11.59pm.