Education Support Assistant: Student Success & Coordination

government schools; Geelong; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashby Primary School in Geelong is seeking an Education Support class to assist teachers, coordinate support staff, and help deliver inclusive education for diverse learners. The role involves collaboration within a primary environment and adherence to school policies and procedures.

Office-based in Barwon South West region, the position emphasises student wellbeing, teamwork, and ongoing professional learning to support literacy and numeracy across the curriculum.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated capacity to coordinate and support others in respect to work functions
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Clear, high-level oral and written communication skills
• Possess the technical knowledge relevant to the position
• Ability to provide advice and support to management and school staff
• Commitment to ongoing professional learning and growth for self and others

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 within classroom settings consistent with school policy
• Supports teachers in coordinating educational programs, rostering, and supervising aides
• Provides medical intervention support to students under specific conditions, with guidance
• Provides specialised communication support (AUSLAN, braille) as needed

Skills

Coordination

Teamwork

Communication

Technical knowledge

Advisory skills

Professional learning

Job description

Ashby Primary School in Geelong is seeking an Education Support class to assist teachers, coordinate support staff, and help deliver inclusive education for diverse learners. The role involves collaboration within a primary environment and adherence to school policies and procedures.

Office-based in Barwon South West region, the position emphasises student wellbeing, teamwork, and ongoing professional learning to support literacy and numeracy across the curriculum.