Classroom Support Specialist for Student Success

Victorian Government; Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Victorian Government education services seek an Education Support Class professional to assist teachers and coordinate student support tasks within our schools in the Greater Bendigo region.

The role involves supervising students, coordinating support staff, and delivering routine health and wellbeing assistance under direction. A commitment to ongoing professional learning and strong communication with families is essential.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• Communicating with student/s to support comprehension of basic tasks and information.
• Addresses immediate behavioural presentations relating to specific students within a classroom setting aligned to school policy and procedure.
• Provides basic support and supervision for individuals or groups of up to 4 students within a classroom setting.
• Supports teachers in the coordination of educational programs independently or under minimal supervision, including rostering and organising the work of a team of aides.
• Provides medical intervention support to a student/s, under specific conditions, with appropriate training and guidance.
• Provides specialised communication support for students and teachers in areas such as AUSLAN and braille.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Advisory capability

Professional learning

Job description

Victorian Government education services seek an Education Support Class professional to assist teachers and coordinate student support tasks within our schools in the Greater Bendigo region.

The role involves supervising students, coordinating support staff, and delivering routine health and wellbeing assistance under direction. A commitment to ongoing professional learning and strong communication with families is essential.