Autism Education Support Assistant

Department of Education Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Education Victoria in Melbourne is inviting applications for a Teacher Support role (0.97 time fraction) across Niddrie and Keilor East campuses for the 2027 school year. The position supports students with autism within a government school context, under supervision and aligned with school guidelines.

The successful applicant will collaborate with teachers and care staff, implement IEPs, and contribute to student wellbeing and learning outcomes across multiple campuses.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students in an Educational setting.
• Ability to work under guidance and contribute to school programs.
• Ability to coordinate support tasks and assist teachers.

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.
• Providing specialised communication support for students and teachers (e.g., AUSLAN/braille).
• Supports teachers in coordinating educational programs and rostering support staff.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Reliability

Problem solving

Education

Certificate/Diploma in Education Support

Job description

Department of Education Victoria in Melbourne is inviting applications for a Teacher Support role (0.97 time fraction) across Niddrie and Keilor East campuses for the 2027 school year. The position supports students with autism within a government school context, under supervision and aligned with school guidelines.

The successful applicant will collaborate with teachers and care staff, implement IEPs, and contribute to student wellbeing and learning outcomes across multiple campuses.