Behaviour Support Educator - Inclusive School

Department of Education Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 54,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Nganboo Borron School in Werribee is seeking a Behaviour Support Education Support staff member to provide dedicated one-to-one assistance to students with complex learning, communication and behavioural needs. Working with wellbeing and engagement leaders, you will support student safety, engagement and participation across classroom and school settings.

Joining a supportive team, you will implement individualised plans, collaborate with teachers and families, promote inclusion, and respond to

Qualifications

• Develop positive relationships with students with diverse needs.
• Recognise and respond to behaviours with proactive, student-centred approaches.
• Follow individual student support strategies and programmes under supervision.
• Collaborate with teachers, Education Support staff, families and professionals.
• Commitment to child safety, inclusion and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated one-to-one support to students with complex behavioural, communication and learning needs.
• Develop positive, respectful and trusting relationships with students, maintaining a positive regard for students and promoting this across the school.
• Support students to participate in classroom learning, routines, activities and social settings across the school.
• Implement individualised student support strategies, programs and behaviour plans under the direction of teachers, allied health professionals and school leaders.
• Support students with emotional regulation, communication, engagement and participation.
• Recognise signs and early indicators of dysregulation and respond proactively using agreed strategies.
• Provide calm, consistent and predictable support during periods of heightened emotion or behaviours of concern.
• Follow agreed safety procedures, behaviour support strategies and individual student plans.
• Support successful transitions between activities, environments and routines.
• Promote student independence, social interaction, participation and a sense of belonging.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, Education Support staff and other relevant school staff.
• Communicate observations, progress, concerns and relevant information to appropriate staff.
• Contribute to strategies designed to reduce behaviours of concern and increase engagement in learning.
• Maintain student dignity, privacy and confidentiality at all times.
• Respond flexibly and professionally to changing student needs while working within agreed plans and procedures.
• Contribute positively to a safe, inclusive and respectful school environment.

Skills

Student relationships

Behaviour support

Individualised support

Communication & teamwork

Child safety

Job description

Nganboo Borron School in Werribee is seeking a Behaviour Support Education Support staff member to provide dedicated one-to-one assistance to students with complex learning, communication and behavioural needs. Working with wellbeing and engagement leaders, you will support student safety, engagement and participation across classroom and school settings.

Joining a supportive team, you will implement individualised plans, collaborate with teachers and families, promote inclusion, and respond to