St Georges Road Primary School is situated just south of the Central Business District in Shepparton and has an enrolment of about 370 students. We believe that the success of each child relies on a strong partnership between staff, students and parents. Our school community is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and engaging environment where learning experiences challenges and supports each student to achieve their potential. The core values that permeate the culture of our school are:
Respect ¿ Responsibility ¿ Pride - Excellence
St Georges Rd primary School provides a comprehensive curriculum which includes sound organisational structure, whole school planning and systematic approach to evaluation and development. Planning, implementation, and assessment of curriculum is developed against the Victorian Curriculum. Staff form part of three key teams: Literacy, Numeracy and Social Curriculum. There is a strong collaborative ethos across all levels of the school.
The school aims to provide a happy, safe, stimulating environment and is structured around basic assumptions:
- Children are individuals and develop at their own rate to reach maximum potential.
- Children learn best through challenging first-hand experiences, and by their natures must be actively involved in the learning process.
- The more stimulating the educational environment the greater the motivation for learning.
- Parents and community members can contribute much to the educational process.
- Children will develop an acceptance of differences and co-operation, with concern for others.
- Learning outcomes will be improved by staff undertaking professional learning that is responsive to the needs of students.
- Learning, behaviour and health will be maximised in a co-operative environment where students can share the responsibility.
Our school offers specialist programs. Individual differences are catered for through differentiated curriculum, and includes literacy and numeracy intervention and extension, an EAL program. The Library, STEM room and Multipurpose hall complement these programs. A Before and After School Care program, breakfast club, homework clubs and lunchtime enrichment programs cater for all students. Additional programs that enrich our school community includes a community hub, a visiting paediatrician, play therapy and speech support. On our site we have a preschool and the Shepparton English language Centre.
Teachers at our school are excited about education and are constantly learning and growing. Our school shows children a caring community by working together and supporting and respecting one another. There is a strong sense of community at St Georges Rd primary School.
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Demonstrated experience supporting children or young people with disability and/or complex behavioural, developmental or mental health needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD and emotional or behavioural dysregulation.
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Demonstrated ability to build positive, respectful and therapeutic relationships with children and young people who present with complex behaviours, using a calm, patient, strengths-based and trauma-informed approach.
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Demonstrated understanding of Positive Behaviour Support principles, including the ability to implement individual behaviour support strategies, respond safely to challenging behaviours, and support students to develop emotional regulation, communication and independence.
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Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, including teachers, allied health professionals, school leadership and families, while maintaining professional communication and accurate documentation.
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Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgement, remain calm under pressure, and adapt strategies to meet the changing needs of students while maintaining a safe and inclusive learning environment.
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A commitment to ongoing professional learning and reflective practice, with a willingness to participate in training relating to disability, behaviour support, trauma-informed practice and inclusive education.
Role Purpose
St Georges Road Primary School is seeking a compassionate, resilient and skilled Education Support Worker to provide dedicated one-to-one support for a primary school student with a highly complex disability profile, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD and significant emotional and behavioural support needs.
This role would suit someone with experience in disability support, youth work, mental health, community services or education support who is passionate about helping children succeed in an inclusive school environment. You will work closely with teachers, allied health professionals, wellbeing staff and school leadership to support the student's learning, communication, emotional regulation and independence throughout the school day.
Key Responsibilities
The successful applicant will:
- Provide consistent one-to-one support throughout the school day.
- Implement agreed classroom adjustments, behaviour support plans and regulation strategies.
- Build a positive, trusting and respectful relationship with the student while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
- Support communication, emotional regulation and participation in classroom and playground activities.
- Use proactive and preventative strategies to reduce escalation and promote student success.
- Respond calmly and safely during incidents of emotional or behavioural dysregulation in accordance with school procedures.
- Support the student's independence by using appropriate prompting and gradually reducing support where appropriate.
- Collect observational data and contribute to monitoring student progress.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers, allied health professionals, wellbeing staff and school leadership.
- Participate in Student Support Group meetings and professional learning as required.
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with Child Safe Standards and Department policies.
Who We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who is calm under pressure, enjoys building strong relationships with children, and understands that behaviour is communication.
Experience in any of the following will be highly regarded:
- Disability Support
- Youth Work
- Mental Health
- Community Services
- Education Support
- Behaviour Support
- Residential Care
Qualifications in Disability, Community Services, Youth Work, Mental Health, Allied Health Assistance, Education Support or a related field are desirable.
Essential Skills and Attributes
The successful applicant will demonstrate:
- Qualification in Community Services, Disability Support, Youth Work, or similar
- Experience supporting children or young people with Autism, ADHD or other complex support needs.
- A strengths-based, trauma-informed approach to working with children.
- Understanding of Positive Behaviour Support and strategies that promote emotional regulation.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Flexibility, patience and resilience.
- Commitment to inclusive education and continuous professional learning.
Working at St Georges Road Primary School
At St Georges Road Primary School, inclusion is at the centre of everything we do. Our school is home to an established Inclusion Hub, Wellbeing Hub, visiting allied health professionals, and a collaborative team committed to ensuring every student can participate, learn and thrive.
You'll be joining a supportive team that values professional learning, collaboration and making a genuine difference in the lives of children with additional needs.
Why This Role Matters
This is more than a support role¿it's an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a child's everyday experience of school. Through patience, consistency and evidence-informed practice, you'll help create opportunities for learning, connection, confidence and independence that can have a lasting impact on a student's future.
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
- 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.
- A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
- Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx
- 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.
- A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
- Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx
