Education Support Specialist: Disability & Wellbeing

Government schools; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Rowan Secondary College in Ballarat invites applications for an Education Support Class position. The role centers on classroom assistance, mobility support, and personal care for students with a disability, under supervision.

It may involve coordinating other support staff under direction of leadership. Responsibilities include assisting teachers, communicating with parents, and delivering targeted student support while adhering to school policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to perform duties per guidelines and frameworks.
• Ability to work and collaborate effectively in a team.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Relevant technical knowledge for the position.
• Capacity to provide advice and support to management and staff.
• Commitment to ongoing professional learning and growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine support for teachers and planning of student routines.
• Support communication between teachers and parents.
• Communicate with teachers on routine matters related to students.
• Provide basic physical care and wellbeing support for students.
• Engage with students to aid comprehension of tasks.
• Address behavioural presentations in line with school policy.
• Supervise small groups of students within classroom settings.
• Assist with medical intervention support under training and guidance.

Skills

Guidelines adherence

Team collaboration

Communication

Technical knowledge

Advice & support

Professional learning

Job description

Mount Rowan Secondary College in Ballarat invites applications for an Education Support Class position. The role centers on classroom assistance, mobility support, and personal care for students with a disability, under supervision.

It may involve coordinating other support staff under direction of leadership. Responsibilities include assisting teachers, communicating with parents, and delivering targeted student support while adhering to school policies and procedures.