At a Glance
- Tasks: Support teachers and students in a vibrant classroom environment.
- Company: Bruthen Primary School, a family-oriented school in beautiful Gippsland.
- Benefits: Opportunity to make a difference in students' lives and gain valuable experience.
- Other info: Diversity and inclusion are valued; flexible work arrangements available.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team and help shape the future of young learners.
- Qualifications: Aptitude for communication and teamwork; relevant experience preferred.
Location Profile
At Bruthen Primary School, we respect ourselves, others, and place so that everyone feels safe, feels like they belong and has every opportunity to learn. We are committed to providing a safe, secure, fun, stimulating, and challenging learning environment for all students. We believe students can reach their full potential when they are happy, healthy, and safe, and when the school culture engages, challenges, and supports them in their learning.
In partnership with our families, we strive to help our students become confident, curious, and independent learners who feel empowered to meet the challenges at school and beyond.
Selection Criteria
- 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.
Teacher Aide/Classroom Support employer: Victorian Government
The Victorian Government offers a supportive and inclusive work environment for Integration Aides and Literacy Intervention staff in the Melbourne Northern Suburbs, where employees are encouraged to grow professionally and contribute to meaningful educational outcomes. With a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, the department fosters a culture of collaboration and respect, ensuring that all staff feel valued and empowered to make a difference in students' lives. Additionally, the ongoing nature of this role provides stability and the opportunity to develop essential skills in a dynamic educational setting.
