Classroom and Student Support

Government schools; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Clear College Education Support class position works under supervision to assist students, follow guidelines, and coordinate support tasks as directed by the principal or manager.

You will provide classroom assistance, support student learning, and participate in planning with teachers, facilitating health and wellbeing tasks where required and promoting inclusive education.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong communication skills (oral and written).
• Willingness to engage in ongoing professional learning and growth.
• Ability to provide advice and support to school staff and management.
• Demonstrated coordination of tasks or small teams within an educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, respectful relationships with students to promote wellbeing and engagement.
• Support students in classrooms to participate and achieve across learning areas.
• Assist individual students and small groups by building on strengths and capabilities.
• Collaborate with teachers and coordinators to use learning resources effectively.
• Help students develop organisational skills and manage transitions in routines.
• Apply agreed adjustments under teacher guidance and support student wellbeing.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Professional learning

Advisory skills

Coordination

Guideline compliance

Education

Education support qualification

Job description

SC1 Demonstrated capacity to perform duties consistent with established guidelines and frameworks, including coordinating and supporting others in respect to specific work functions relevant to the role.

SC2 Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment.

SC3 Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills.

SC4 Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.

SC5 Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management and other school staff in respect to the work area.

SC6 A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.

Selection Criteria

SC1 Demonstrated capacity to perform duties consistent with established guidelines and frameworks, including coordinating and supporting others in respect to specific work functions relevant to the role.

SC2 Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment.

SC3 Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills.

SC4 Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.

SC5 Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management and other school staff in respect to the work area.

SC6 A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.

Role

An education support class position at this range will perform tasks that are carried out in accordance with guidelines, accepted practice, and school policy under supervision and direction. This may include coordination of other education support class staff within the work area or educational program.

An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students but must not include duties of a teacher as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students can be required individually or in groups up to 4 in controlled circumstances and where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.

Certification and/or qualifications of up to three years can be required at this level (noting that Registered Nurse is not included at this level, the first level for which is Level 1 range 3).

A role at this range may include:

• Specific support tasks to achieve outcomes. Typically, this will involve accountability for a single function, (e.g. ensuring data is properly maintained) or the co‑ordination of a work area under the direction of the principal or a manager.
• Assisting teachers, within an educational program, by undertaking specific support tasks or the coordination of the support function.
• Supervised health and wellbeing support tasks, medical intervention support tasks, or other specialised student/teacher support roles (e.g. enrolled nurses performing the role as described in schedule 3). These roles require specific qualifications and/or training, including roles where further training must be undertaken from time to time. The role is for a specific purpose, for which there will be direct accountability as opposed to support roles that are carried out by a range of staff performing routine tasks under direction.
• Technical tasks that require a sound knowledge of basic technical and/or scientific principles that are used to develop and adapt work methods and make judgements where there are clear guidelines and limited options. Routine technical support in libraries, science, and information technology would be typical examples.

An education support class position at this range commencing at the base will initially be limited to undertaking routine tasks that are carried out under close supervision and direction. Work that carries some degree of independence will generally involve a limited number of tasks performed on a regular basis where priorities are clear, procedures are well established, and direction is readily available. Subject to any specific qualification and/or training requirement, an education support class employee employed in this range may be progressively required to undertake coordination, specialisedstudent/teacher support tasks, or technical tasks as experience in the role is gained.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include:

• Build positive, respectful, and trusting relationships with students that promote confidence, wellbeing, belonging, and engagement in learning.
• Work alongside students in classrooms, as directed by the coordinator, to support participation, access, and achievement across a range of learning areas and year levels.
• Support individual students and small groups to engage in learning by recognising and building upon their strengths, interests, and capabilities.
• Collaborate and be directed by the teachers and the coordinator to utilise learning resources that enhance student access, participation, and success.
• Assist students to develop organisational skills, manage transitions, navigate learning routines, and engage successfully in classroom activities and tasks.
• Implement agreed adjustments and modifications under the guidance of teaching staff.
• Work in partnership with teachers to understand student strengths, barriers, and learning goals, contributing to a coordinated approach to student success.
• Observe and identify barriers that may be impacting student participation, engagement, or wellbeing, and communicate these observations to teaching or wellbeing staff in a timely and professional manner.
• Collaborate with teachers and coordinator to implement proactive strategies that strengthen student engagement, connection, and inclusion within the learning environment.
• Support students to develop and utilise self‑regulation, emotional literacy, and problem‑solving strategies that enhance learning readiness and wellbeing.
• Intentionally foster student agency by encouraging students to make choices, advocate for their needs, develop self‑management skills, and build independence.
• Promote a culture of high expectations by focusing on student strengths, celebrating growth, and empowering every student to achieve their personal best.
• Contribute positively to Student Support Group and professional meetings when required.

Who May Apply

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfil the specific requirements of the position.

Diversity and Inclusion

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 (seeWorkplace 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*******@education.vic.gov.au

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.

Child Safe Standards

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

DE Values

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

Other Information

Role purpose

At Mount Clear College Classroom Education Support works in partnership with the Inclusive Education Coordinator, students, teachers, wellbeing and families to promote engagement, participation, belonging, and success in learning. Through strengths‑based and student‑centred practices, you will help students to build