Education Support Aide — Curriculum & Student Programs

Government schools; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Frankston High School, a large, high performing government school in Melbourne, is seeking an Education Support class assistant to help deliver inclusive learning and wellbeing programs. The role supports teachers, coordinates staff, and assists with student wellbeing and learning initiatives.

You will work under supervision to assist with planning, data maintenance, rostering and coordination of support tasks, with opportunities for professional growth and exposure to diverse programs.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating support staff and ensuring data is properly maintained.
• Ability to work in a team with teachers and other staff.
• Strong oral and written communication.
• Commitment to professional learning and growth.
• Awareness of student wellbeing support tasks.

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, providing routine co‑ordination, guidance, and support to other student support staff, liaising with external providers of support services about clearly defined support needs and resources, assisting teachers with the communication of student outcomes and educational programs
• 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

Team collaboration

Communication

Care and wellbeing support

Job description

Frankston High School, a large, high performing government school in Melbourne, is seeking an Education Support class assistant to help deliver inclusive learning and wellbeing programs. The role supports teachers, coordinates staff, and assists with student wellbeing and learning initiatives.

You will work under supervision to assist with planning, data maintenance, rostering and coordination of support tasks, with opportunities for professional growth and exposure to diverse programs.