Education Support Specialist: Student Growth & Wellbeing

Victorian Government; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Education Victoria is seeking an Education Support role within Victorian government schools to assist teachers, coordinate student routines, and contribute to wellbeing. The position discusses supervision and collaboration with a teaching team and may involve coordination of staff in educational tasks.

Applicants will be expected to demonstrate a capacity for professional growth, effective communication, and a commitment to inclusive education and student support across a range of

Qualifications

• Demonstrated capacity to perform duties per guidelines and coordinate with others.
• Ability to work and collaborate effectively in a team.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Technical knowledge relevant to the position.
• Ability to advise and support management and staff.
• Commitment to professional learning and growth.

Responsibilities

• Provides routine support for teachers including planning of student routines.
• Supports communication between teachers and parents.
• Communicates with teachers on routine matters related to students.
• Provides basic physical care and wellbeing support for students.
• Co-ordinates educational programs and rostering under supervision.
• Provides medical intervention support to a student with appropriate training.
• Delivers specialised communication support for AUSLAN and braille.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Guidance and advisory

Technical knowledge

Professional learning

Education

Education support certification up to 3 years

Job description

Department of Education Victoria is seeking an Education Support role within Victorian government schools to assist teachers, coordinate student routines, and contribute to wellbeing. The position discusses supervision and collaboration with a teaching team and may involve coordination of staff in educational tasks.

Applicants will be expected to demonstrate a capacity for professional growth, effective communication, and a commitment to inclusive education and student support across a range of