SC1 Demonstrated experience in assisting students¿ diverse needs (including additional needs) and supporting literacy and numeracy skills.
SC2 Demonstrated ability to manage student behaviour positively, ensuring a safe and supportive environment.
SC3 Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment.
SC4 Demonstrated capacity of high level oral and written communication skills to engage with students, teachers and parents.
SC5 Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.
SC6 A commitment to professional development, confidentiality, and adaptability to change routines.
Attendance requirement for this position Monday to Friday 8.50am-3.20pm
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). These roles require specific qualifications and/or training, including roles where further training must be undertaken from time to time. The role is for a specific purpose, for which there will be direct accountability as opposed to support roles that are carried out by a range of staff performing routine tasks under direction.
- 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. Routine technical support in libraries, science, and information technology would be typical examples.
An education support class position at this range commencing at the base will initially be limited to undertaking routine tasks that are carried out under close supervision and direction. Work that carries some degree of independence will generally involve a limited number of tasks performed on a regular basis where priorities are clear, procedures are well established, and direction is readily available. Subject to any specific qualification and/or training requirement, an education support class employee employed in this range may be progressively required to undertake coordination, specialised student/teacher support tasks, or technical tasks as experience in the role is gained.
Responsibilities may include:
- Providing basic support and supervision for individuals or groups of up to 4 students within a school setting
- Providing routine support for teachers including assisting with planning of student routines
- Support communication between teachers and parents
- Communicate with teachers on routine matters related to students and/or other responsibilities
- Providing basic learning and wellbeing support for students
- Communicating with student/s to support comprehension of basic tasks and information
Support teachers in the coordination of educational programs independently or under minimal supervision
Support other student support staff and assist teachers with the communication of student outcomes and educational programs
- Provides first aid support to a student/s, under specific conditions, with appropriate training and guidance
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
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 (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]
Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.
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. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy
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. Information on the department values is available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview
This vacancy is specifically linked to Student Support Funding and is ongoing. If the funding reduces or ceases during the first seven years of employment, employment may cease subject to the provision of at least 12 weeks’ notice.
Wilandra Rise Primary School is a F-6 school located on 25 Aayana Street, Clyde North and is built under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) development. WRPS is an excellent state of the art learning facility that brings together the best in contemporary educational design and promotes active student-centred learning through the creation of flexible, functional spaces.
All teachers work in learning communities to create flexible teaching options in classrooms and to better cater for the individual needs of all students. The school upholds high expectations of all and provides an exciting and inclusive experience for staff, students and families. Wilandra Rise Primary School is committed to ensuring the safety of all students and will have zero tolerance of child abuse in any form.
At WRPS the child is at the centre and purpose of all that we do. Our teachers and support staff work hard to provide that is research and evidenced based including ICT rich environments and Personalised Learning for all students.
Our students are encouraged to explore their world through inquiry learning to become thinking, informed, resilient and self-directed learners who are able to be the best they can be and contribute actively to their community. The key components of the teaching programs at WRPS are the effective teaching of literacy and numeracy.
Teachers work together to plan and teach a comprehensive curriculum and to provide rich learning environments for all students. Our programs are supported by contemporary resources and the latest research in teaching and learning. This research includes our whole school approach to teaching Systematic Synthetic Phonics.
All Staff are heavily involved with the PLC instructional model and work together in small teams to put faces to data. Professional development and leadership capacity are driving forces at WRPS. Strategic on-site professional development, professional learning teams and learning forums accelerate the continuous improvement of learning and teaching.
The wellbeing of our students and staff is of the utmost importance to us and we are committed to ensuring the safety of all students and will have zero tolerance of child abuse in any form. The relationship between the staff, students and parents is a fundamental strength at WRPS.
