Education Support Specialist - Student Wellbeing & Learning

Department of Education Victoria; Geelong; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Biyala Primary School, part of the Department of Education Victoria network, invites applications for an Education Support Class role for 2027. You will support teachers, assist with routines, and help deliver inclusive learning; supervision of students and coordination of aides may be involved under supervision.

This position emphasizes strong relationships, student wellbeing and adherence to school policy.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated capacity to perform duties consistent with established guidelines and frameworks.
• Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment.
• Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills.
• Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.
• Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management and other school staff in respect to the work area.
• A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.

Responsibilities

• Provides routine support for teachers including assisting with planning of student routines.
• Supports communication between teachers and parents.
• Provides basic physical care and wellbeing support for students such as toileting, meals, and lifting.
• Communicates with student/s to support comprehension of basic tasks and information.
• Addresses immediate behavioural presentations relating to specific students within a classroom setting aligned to school policy and procedure.
• Provides basic support and supervision for individuals or groups of up to 4 students within a classroom setting.
• Supports teachers in the coordination of educational programs independently or under minimal supervision, including rostering and organising the work of a team of aides, providing routine coordination, guidance, and support to other student support staff, liaising with external providers of support services about clearly defined support needs and resources, assisting teachers with the communication of student outcomes and educational programs.
• Provides medical intervention support to a student/s, under specific conditions, with appropriate training and guidance.
• Provides specialised communication support for students and teachers in areas such as AUSLAN and braille.

Skills

Coordination

Teamwork

Communication

Advisory support

Professional learning

Professional judgement

Job description

Biyala Primary School, part of the Department of Education Victoria network, invites applications for an Education Support Class role for 2027. You will support teachers, assist with routines, and help deliver inclusive learning; supervision of students and coordination of aides may be involved under supervision.

This position emphasizes strong relationships, student wellbeing and adherence to school policy.