Education Support Aide: Classroom Helper & Coordination

Government schools; Ararat; On-site; AUD 32,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Government schools in Victoria are seeking a Teacher Aide for a fixed-term role at Ararat Primary School. The role involves supporting classroom teachers, coordinating student routines, and assisting with basic care and wellbeing of students within guidance and policy.

The role emphasises teamwork, strong communication, and collaboration with staff and parents, with a commitment to ongoing professional development and school programs.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work in a team and collaborate with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate and support others within established guidelines.
• Experience in supporting management and school staff.
• Commitment to ongoing professional learning and growth.
• Ability to contribute to a positive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Provides routine support for teachers including assisting with student routines planning.
• Supports communication between teachers and parents.
• Communicates with teachers on routine matters related to students and responsibilities.
• Provides basic physical care and wellbeing support for students, including toileting, meals, and lifting.
• Communicates with students to support understanding of tasks and information.
• Addresses behavioral presentations in the classroom aligned with school policy.
• Provides supervision for groups of up to 4 students.
• Coordinates educational programs and rosters with supervision.
• Assists teachers with communication of student outcomes and programs.
• Provides medical intervention support under training and guidance.
• Supports Auslan and braille related communications.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Adherence to guidelines

Staff coordination

Support to management

Professional learning

Job description

Government schools in Victoria are seeking a Teacher Aide for a fixed-term role at Ararat Primary School. The role involves supporting classroom teachers, coordinating student routines, and assisting with basic care and wellbeing of students within guidance and policy.

The role emphasises teamwork, strong communication, and collaboration with staff and parents, with a commitment to ongoing professional development and school programs.