Education Support: Individualised Behaviour & Wellbeing

Government schools; Geelong; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Part time

Job summary

Hamlyn Views School in Geelong seeks an experienced Education Support staff member to provide individualised support to a student with complex learning, communication and behavioural needs. The role is a specialised position working closely with teachers and the broader support team to promote wellbeing, safety, engagement and participation in school life.

The successful applicant will build positive, trusting relationships, deliver calm and consistent assistance, and support participation in

Qualifications

• SC1. Student Relationships and Behaviour Support: Demonstrated ability to develop positive, respectful and trusting relationships with students with diverse learning and behavioural needs, and to provide consistent, patient and supportive assistance to promote positive behaviour, engagement and participation.
• SC2. Understanding and Responding to Behaviour: Demonstrated ability to recognise and respond appropriately to a range of behaviours, including behaviours of concern, using positive, proactive and student-centred strategies.
• SC3. Individualised Student Support: Demonstrated ability to follow and implement individual student support strategies, programs and behaviour plans, and to work collaboratively with teachers and other members of the school team to support the student's learning, wellbeing, communication and participation.
• SC4. Communication, Teamwork and Professional Practice: Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to communicate respectfully with students and work collaboratively with teachers, education support staff, families and other professionals.
• SC5. Child Safety, Inclusion and Initiative: Demonstrated commitment to child safety, student wellbeing, inclusion and the dignity of students with disability.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated one-to-one support to students with complex behavioural, communication and learning needs.
• Develop and maintain positive, trusting and respectful relationships with students.
• Support students to engage in classroom learning, school routines and activities across the school environment.
• Implement individualised behaviour support strategies and student plans under the direction of the classroom teacher and relevant school staff.
• Assist students to recognise and manage emotions, develop self-regulation skills and use appropriate communication strategies.
• Recognise triggers, early signs of dysregulation and changes in student behaviour, and respond proactively and appropriately.
• Provide calm, consistent and predictable support, particularly during periods of heightened emotion or behaviours of concern.
• Support student safety and the safety of others by following agreed school procedures and individual behaviour support strategies.
• Assist with transitions between activities, classrooms and other areas of the school as required.
• Encourage student independence, participation, social interaction and sense of belonging within the school community.
• Work closely with classroom teachers and education support team to ensure consistency in support and approach.
• Communicate relevant observations, progress and concerns to classroom teachers and appropriate members of the school team.
• Assist with the implementation of strategies designed to reduce behaviours of concern and increase positive engagement and participation.
• Maintain student dignity, privacy and confidentiality at all times.
• Be flexible and responsive to student needs and use initiative within the parameters of student individual support plans.
• Contribute positively to a safe, inclusive, supportive and respectful learning environment.

Job description

Hamlyn Views School in Geelong seeks an experienced Education Support staff member to provide individualised support to a student with complex learning, communication and behavioural needs. The role is a specialised position working closely with teachers and the broader support team to promote wellbeing, safety, engagement and participation in school life.

The successful applicant will build positive, trusting relationships, deliver calm and consistent assistance, and support participation in