Education Support Aide — Student Care & Classroom Collaboration

Government schools; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Government schools in Melbourne are seeking an Education Support Class staff member to work under supervision and direction in line with school policies and guidelines. The role may include coordinating other education support staff within the work area or educational program.

The position supports educational services for students but does not include duties of a teacher. It may involve assisting teachers, supervising students, and providing routine support and care as part of a team dedicated

Qualifications

• Demonstrated capacity to perform duties per guidelines and frameworks, including coordinating and supporting others in respect to specific work functions.
• Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment.
• Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills.
• Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.
• Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management and other school staff in respect to the work area.
• A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine support for teachers
• Communicate with teachers about routine matters
• Assist teachers with communication with parents about routine matters
• Provide basic physical and emotional care for students such as toileting, meals and lifting
• Communicate with student/s about comprehension of basic tasks and information
• Address immediate behaviour issues relating to specific students within a classroom setting
• Assist with coordination and planning of student routines
• Accountable for performance of allocated tasks
• Assist students on an individual or group basis in specific learning areas
• Assist with the communication between students and teachers, particularly the interpretation of instructions
• Participate in team meetings
• Assist with the supervision of pupils in playgrounds, at camps, on excursions, in sporting activities
• Prepare basic curriculum support resources
• Set up and put away equipment and materials in support of teaching programs
• Observe students and draw the attention of the teacher to them where necessary
• Participate in the monitoring and evaluation of programs and evaluation of individual student involvement and achievement

Job description

Government schools in Melbourne are seeking an Education Support Class staff member to work under supervision and direction in line with school policies and guidelines. The role may include coordinating other education support staff within the work area or educational program.

The position supports educational services for students but does not include duties of a teacher. It may involve assisting teachers, supervising students, and providing routine support and care as part of a team dedicated