Behaviour Support Specialist - Inclusive Education

Victorian Government; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Nganboo Borron School is a Victorian Government school located in the Wyndham region near Melbourne, seeking a Behaviour Support Education Support staff member to assist students with complex needs.

The role focuses on providing one-to-one support, building positive relationships, and implementing individualized plans to promote engagement, independence and dignity for students across classroom and school settings.

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.

Job description

Nganboo Borron School is a Victorian Government school located in the Wyndham region near Melbourne, seeking a Behaviour Support Education Support staff member to assist students with complex needs.

The role focuses on providing one-to-one support, building positive relationships, and implementing individualized plans to promote engagement, independence and dignity for students across classroom and school settings.