Education Support Assistant - Inclusive Classrooms

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

Job summary

Wollert Primary School, part of the Victorian Department of Education, is seeking an Education Support Class staff member. The role supports teachers, coordinates student routines, and assists with learning programs within established guidelines.

The position emphasizes collaboration with staff, communication with parents, and basic student wellbeing duties, under supervision. Suitable for applicants committed to ongoing professional learning and inclusive education.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and support staff in a school setting.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills within a school context.
• Technical knowledge relevant to education support activities.
• Ability to provide advice and support to management and staff.
• Commitment to ongoing professional learning and growth.

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.
• 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 medical intervention support to a student, under specific conditions, with appropriate training and guidance.
• Provides specialised communication support for students and teachers in areas such as AUSLAN and braille.

Skills

Coordination

Teamwork

Communication

Technical knowledge

Advisory skills

Professional learning

Job description

Wollert Primary School, part of the Victorian Department of Education, is seeking an Education Support Class staff member. The role supports teachers, coordinates student routines, and assists with learning programs within established guidelines.

The position emphasizes collaboration with staff, communication with parents, and basic student wellbeing duties, under supervision. Suitable for applicants committed to ongoing professional learning and inclusive education.