Education Support Assistant (Level 1–2) — Team‑Driven School Support

Government schools; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Flemington Primary School in inner Melbourne invites applicants for an education support class position. The role supports teachers, coordinates student routines, and contributes to a safe, inclusive school environment.

The successful candidate will work under supervision, assist with educational programs, health and wellbeing support as needed, and help implement policies and classroom practices aligned with Department guidelines.

Qualifications

• Selection criteria outline the required capacities: coordination, teamwork, communication, technical knowledge, advising ability, and commitment to professional 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 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.

Skills

Coordination tasks

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Technical knowledge

Advising and supporting management

Professional learning

Job description

Flemington Primary School in inner Melbourne invites applicants for an education support class position. The role supports teachers, coordinates student routines, and contributes to a safe, inclusive school environment.

The successful candidate will work under supervision, assist with educational programs, health and wellbeing support as needed, and help implement policies and classroom practices aligned with Department guidelines.