Behavior Support Education Assistant (Level 1)

State Government of Victoria, Australia; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Springvale Park Special Developmental School invites applications for an Education Support Officer to assist teachers in a specialised classroom setting, focusing on students with diverse needs. The role centers on implementing strategies to promote emotional regulation, providing a safe learning environment, and supporting individual education plans.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver routine planning, rostering and coordination, while supporting communication with families

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate in a school team.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Understanding of student behaviour support strategies.
• Commitment to student wellbeing and inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine planning support for teachers and assist with student routines.
• Support communication between teachers and parents.
• Communicate with teachers on routine matters and student needs.
• Provide basic care and wellbeing support for students (toileting, meals, lifting).
• Support students to understand tasks and follow instructions.
• Assist with managing in-class behaviour within school policy.

Skills

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Behaviour support understanding

Student wellbeing focus

Job description

Springvale Park Special Developmental School invites applications for an Education Support Officer to assist teachers in a specialised classroom setting, focusing on students with diverse needs. The role centers on implementing strategies to promote emotional regulation, providing a safe learning environment, and supporting individual education plans.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver routine planning, rostering and coordination, while supporting communication with families