Education Support Level 1 Range 2

Department of Education Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Belmore School in Balwyn, part of the Department of Education Victoria, is seeking an Education Support class member to assist students with disabilities. The role supports teaching staff under supervision and involves working with allied health teams to promote learning and participation.

You will contribute to daily routines, small group activities and ensure a safe, supportive environment, with the position operating five days per week on-site in Melbourne.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting students with physical or intellectual disabilities and health impairments.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, teachers, and parents.
• Proficiency with common office software and equipment.
• Ability to work cooperatively with teachers, education support staff, students and parents.
• Commitment to professional learning and growth.

Responsibilities

• Assist students individually or in groups in specific learning areas.
• Support communication between students and teachers; interpret instructions.
• Provide basic physical and emotional care for students.
• Participate in team meetings.
• Assist with toileting, meals, lifting, and medication administration as needed.
• Supervise pupils in playgrounds, camps, and outings.
• Prepare student resources and equipment.
• Prepare basic curriculum support resources and set up materials.

Skills

Communication

Attendant care

Office software

Team collaboration

Professional learning

Tools

Office software

Job description

Department of Education Victoria – Balwyn VIC

2d ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

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 physical and intellectual disabilities and health impairments.

SC2 Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively with members of the school community including students and the capacity to provide support and/or attendant care to students where necessary.

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

SC4 Capacity to work cooperatively with a range of people including teachers, education support, students and parents.

SC5A commitment to professional learning and growth.

Role

Undertakes routine tasks that are usually carried out under close supervision and direction. Work that carries some degree of independence will generally involve a limited number of tasks performed on a regular basis where priorities are clear, procedures are well established and direction is readily available.

Work has little scope for deviation. Problems can usually be solved by reference to well documented procedures and instructions and clearly established practices. Deviation from established procedures will require reference to others for guidance and direction.

Assistance is readily available when problems arise. An experienced employee at range 1 will exercise limited judgement within clearly defined guidelines and well established practices that relates specifically 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 tasks within the work area.

An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee's position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.

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

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.

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*******@education.vic.gov.au

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:

https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy

DE Values

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:

https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview

Other Information

This position is 5 Days per week.

Monday 8:30am - 3:15pm

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

Wednesday 8:45m - 4:30pm

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.
• Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal