Education Support Level 1 Range 2

government schools; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Belmore School in Balwyn, Melbourne, is a specialist school serving students aged 5–18 with physical disabilities and health impairments. The school offers paramedical support through on-site physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, a music therapist and an Allied Health Assistant, plus a nurse on site.

The teaching and support team work with families and external providers to ensure consistent care and learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• SC1 Capacity to undertake routine support tasks across a range of functions in one or more work areas within a school environment for students with physical and intellectual disabilities and health impairments.
• SC3 Demonstrated proficiency in the use of office systems, software or technical equipment as relevant to the position.
• SC5A commitment to professional learning and growth.

Responsibilities

• Assist students on an individual or group basis in specific learning areas.
• Assist with the communication between students and teachers, particularly the interpretation of instructions.
• Provide basic physical and emotional care for students.
• Participate in team meetings.
• Assist with toileting, meals, lifting, and administration of medication to students requiring special care.
• Assist with the supervision of pupils in playgrounds, at camps, on excursions, in sporting activities, therapy activities and life skills.
• Assist in the preparation of student resources and equipment.
• Prepare basic curriculum support resources.- Set up and put away equipment and materials in support of teaching programs.
• Observe students and draw the attention of the teacher to them where necessary.
• Participate in the monitoring and evaluation of programs and evaluation of individual student involvement and achievement.
• Assist with communication between teachers and non-English speaking parents/students.
• Assist in the translation of documents.
• Assist students with the preparation and service of meals.
• Ensure work areas and materials, equipment and appliances are maintained in a clean and ready to use condition.
• Assist in the preparation of equipment and purchasing of materials and supplies as required.

Skills

Routine tasks

Office systems

Professional learning

Job description

Occupation: Education and training

Reference: 1551206

Location Profile

Established in 1962, Belmore School is a specialist school catering for students 5-18 years who have a physical disability and/or significant health impairment requiring paramedical support. Students have a wide range of intellectual abilities, and some have multiple disabilities and complex needs. All students are funded under the Program for Students with Disabilities, however we are currently transitioning students to be funded under the new Disability Inclusion Funding Model. Located in Stroud Street Balwyn with a frontage on Belmore Road, our school catchment area covers the northeast quadrant of Melbourne.

Belmore School has a highly qualified and experienced teaching team passionate about providing an optimum learning environment for our students. Supported by small class sizes and an extensive education support team, teachers aim to provide best practice in teaching and learning to enable each student to achieve their full potential. The teaching and education support team are supported by an onsite allied health team, this team comprises of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, a Music Therapist and an Allied Health Assistant. There is also an experienced Nurse on site at all times to manage students medical needs.The allied health team works closely with families, RCH, Orthokids and NDIS providers to ensure consistency for each student and promote optimal skill development and participation in the community.

Selection Criteria

SC1 Capacity to undertake routine support tasks across a range of functions in one or more work areas within a school environment for students with physicaland intellectualdisabilities and health impairments.

SC3 Demonstrated proficiency in the use of office systems, software or technical equipment asrelevant to the position.

SC5A commitment to professional learning and growth.

Role

Undertakesroutinetasksthatareusuallycarriedoutunderclosesupervisionanddirection.Workthatcarries some degree of independence will generallyinvolve a limited number of tasks performed on aregular basis where priorities are clear, proceduresare well established and direction is readilyavailable.

Work has little scope for deviation. Problemscanusually be solved by reference to well documentedproceduresandinstructionsandclearlyestablished practices. Deviation from established procedureswill require reference to others for guidance anddirection.

Assistance isreadily availablewhenproblemsarise. An experienced employee at range 1 willexercise limited judgement within clearly definedguidelines and well established practices that relatespecifically to the tasks performed.

Does not carry responsibility for the work of others.

More experienced employees will provide basic guidance and advice to others relating to taskswithin the work area.

An education support class position supports theeducational services being provided to students, butmust not include duties of teaching as defined inclause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training ReformAct 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision ofstudents cannot be required except where it is anintegral part of the employee's position or involvessupervision of students individually or in smallgroups, in controlled circumstances, where theresponsibility for students remains clearly with ateacher.

Qualification requirements do not operate at range 1. Certification requirements may be required tolegally perform specific tasks - e.g. driver's licence,first aid, safe food handling.

Responsibilities

Assist students on an individual or groupbasis in specific learning areas.

Assist with the communication betweenstudents and teachers, particularly theinterpretation of instructions.

Provide basic physical and emotional care for students.

Participate in team meetings.

Assist with toileting, meals, lifting, and administration of medication to students requiring special care.

Assist with the supervision of pupils in playgrounds, at camps, on excursions, in sporting activities, therapy activities and life skills.

Assist in the preparation of student resources and equipment.

Prepare basic curriculum support resources.- Set up and put away equipment and materials in support of teaching programs.

Observe students and draw the attention of the teacher to them where necessary.

Participate in the monitoring and evaluation of programs and evaluation of individual student involvement and achievement.

Assist with communication between teachers and non-English speaking parents/students.

Assist in the translation of documents.

Assist students with the preparation and service of meals.

Ensure work areas and materials, equipment and appliances are maintained in a clean and ready to use condition.

Assist in the preparation of equipment and purchasing of materials and supplies as required.

Who May Apply

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

Diversity and Inclusion

The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department.The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces.It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines ).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [e-mail]

Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.

Child Safe Standards

Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:

The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees,including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:

Tuesday, Thursday,Friday 8:45am - 3:15pm

This contact has the potential to be extended beyond 2027

Conditions of Employment

• All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
• Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
• A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.

Applications close Wednesday 11 November 2026 at 11.59pm