Education Support & Inclusion Aide

State Government of Victoria, Australia; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lyndhurst Primary School in Melbourne's outer south-eastern area is seeking an Education Support Class member to assist teachers, coordinate student routines and support wellbeing. You will work under supervision to deliver educational services within school policy.

The role involves routine care, mild medical support, and coordination of tasks for up to four students, with a focus on safe, inclusive learning environments.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work in a team and support teachers.
• Strong oral and written communication for school setting.
• Basic understanding of education support tasks and safety.

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

Clear communication

Student support

Education

Education support certification

Job description

Lyndhurst Primary School in Melbourne's outer south-eastern area is seeking an Education Support Class member to assist teachers, coordinate student routines and support wellbeing. You will work under supervision to deliver educational services within school policy.

The role involves routine care, mild medical support, and coordination of tasks for up to four students, with a focus on safe, inclusive learning environments.