Education Support Specialist

Government schools; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lyndale Secondary College, a vibrant Years 7-12 campus, is seeking an Education Support Class employee to assist teachers, coordinate routine tasks, and support student wellbeing. The role emphasises collaboration with staff, adherence to school policies, and delivering targeted support under supervision.

The successful candidate will work within established guidelines, contribute to student engagement, and participate in ongoing professional learning within a dynamic, multicultural school

Qualifications

• Co-ordination of work functions within guidelines and frameworks.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• High-level oral and written communication skills.
• Relevant technical knowledge for the position.
• Ability to provide advice and support to management and school staff.
• Commitment to ongoing professional learning and growth.

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 a classroom setting aligned to policy.
• Provides basic support and supervision for individuals or groups of up to 4 students.
• Supports teachers in coordinating educational programs, rostering and organizing the work of aides.

Skills

Coordination

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Technical knowledge

Advisory support

Professional learning

Job description

Lyndale Secondary College, a vibrant Years 7-12 campus, is seeking an Education Support Class employee to assist teachers, coordinate routine tasks, and support student wellbeing. The role emphasises collaboration with staff, adherence to school policies, and delivering targeted support under supervision.

The successful candidate will work within established guidelines, contribute to student engagement, and participate in ongoing professional learning within a dynamic, multicultural school