Education Support Aide – Classroom Assistant

Government schools; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Orchard Grove Primary School in Melbourne is seeking an Education Support Class position to assist teachers, support students, and coordinate routine tasks under supervision. The role emphasizes collaboration with staff, adherence to child safety policies, and supporting students with diverse needs.

Flexibility in hours and involvement in school programs is encouraged. The successful candidate will work under the direction of teaching staff, contribute to a positive learning environment, and

Qualifications

• Role involves assisting teachers and supporting students in a school environment.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with a team is essential.

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 students 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.

Job description

Orchard Grove Primary School in Melbourne is seeking an Education Support Class position to assist teachers, support students, and coordinate routine tasks under supervision. The role emphasizes collaboration with staff, adherence to child safety policies, and supporting students with diverse needs.

Flexibility in hours and involvement in school programs is encouraged. The successful candidate will work under the direction of teaching staff, contribute to a positive learning environment, and