Inclusion Support Worker

Government schools; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Melbourne Girls' College seeks an Inclusion Support Worker to collaborate with teachers, support students with special needs, and coordinate routines to enhance learning and wellbeing. The role emphasizes safety, confidentiality, and close communication with staff, families, and external agencies.

Primary duties include assisting with learning areas, planning routines, behavioural support within college policies, and participation in team meetings while upholding child safety standards and

Qualifications

• SC1 demonstrates capacity to perform duties within established guidelines and frameworks, coordinating and supporting others

Responsibilities

• Assist Students individually or in groups in specific learning areas
• Provide routine support for teachers including planning student routines
• Assist communication between students and teachers and interpret instructions
• Provide basic physical care and wellbeing support (toileting, meals, lifting)
• Address immediate behavioural presentations aligned with college policy
• Attend team meetings and supervise pupils on campus, camps and activities
• Assist in medication administration and resource preparation for teaching programs
• Observe students and alert teachers as needed
• Maintain confidentiality of school records
• Follow Occupational Health and Safety guidelines
• Undertake other duties as directed by Principal and Business Manager
• Promote a safe, respectful environment and support Child Safe policies

Skills

SC1

SC2

SC3

SC4

SC5

SC6

Job description

SC1 Demonstrated capacity to perform duties consistent with established guidelines and frameworks, including coordinating and supporting others in respect to specific work functions relevant to the role.

SC2 Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment.

SC3 Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills.

SC4 Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.

SC5 Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management and other school staff in respect to the work area.

SC6 A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.

Selection Criteria

SC1 Demonstrated capacity to perform duties consistent with established guidelines and frameworks, including coordinating and supporting others in respect to specific work functions relevant to the role.

SC2 Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment.

SC3 Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills.

SC4 Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.

SC5 Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management and other school staff in respect to the work area.

SC6 A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.

Role

The purpose of the Inclusion Support Worker is to work effectively with teachers to provide support for students with special needs at the College. The Inclusion Support Worker ensures that staff are kept informed of students¿ progress, wellbeing and learning needs. The Inclusion Support Worker works cooperatively with students, staff, parents and external agencies to support the learning and wellbeing of students.

Responsibilities

• Assist Students on an individual or group basis in specific learning areas
• Provide routine support for teachers including assisting with planning of student routines
• Assist with the communication between students and teachers, particularly the interpretation of instructions
• Provide basic physical care and wellbeing support for students such as toileting, meals, and lifting
• Address immediate behavioural presentations relating to specific students within a classroom setting aligned to college policy and procedure
• Participate in team meetings
• Assist with toileting, meals, lifting, and administering of medication to students requiring special care
• Assist with supervision of pupils in college grounds, 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 Welfare Related Duties:
• To promote a safe and supportive College environment, providing basic physical and emotional care for student/s.
• To ensure occupational health and safety regulations are met in providing support to students.
• To abide by the College Code of Conduct which expects and requires staff and visitors to ensure the protection of students.
• To fully support the College¿s Child Safe Policy for the prevention of student abuse by identifying risks early, taking all allegations and concerns seriously, reporting to appropriate staff who have specific responsibilities regarding Child Safety.
• Other Duties: To maintain confidentiality of school records.
• To conduct duties only in line with areas of expertise.
• To attend all normal hours of work, regardless of the attendance of the student.
• To ensure adherence to all Occupational Health and Safety guidelines specific to the work area.
• To undertake other duties and responsibilities within the dimensions of work level as requested by the Principal.
• Other duties as directed by the Principal and theBusiness Manager.

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 (seeWorkplace 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

• 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 http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx

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 http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx

Location Profile

Melbourne Girls' College empowers young women to strive for academic excellence, grow with resilience and self-belief, and lead courageously. We are driven by a commitment to shapesocially conscious individuals who positively influence communities.

Melbourne Girls' College was established in 1994 on the Birrurung (banks of the Yarra River) in Richmond, Victoria. It provides enrolment opportunities for local, wider-Melbourne and International Students to study a guaranteed and viable curriculum at Years 7-9, followed by many Year 10, VCE, and VET subjects in the senior years. The Melbourne Girls' College values provide the foundations of our strong community and guide students to "Lead and Achieve".

We value Excellence - In our achievements and aspirations while always striving to give and be our best.

Teamwork - Together, we know we can achieve so much more. We strongly believe that effective communication and the celebration of individuality within the team are crucial elements to developing an effective team-based and collaborative environment.

Diversity - We are a richer community when we consider all perspectives and recognise and celebrate our differences.

We challenge our students to think critically about their own beliefs and examine the world in fresh ways to promote creativity and innovation in an authentic, inclusive environment.

The academic achievements of Melbourne Girls' College are strong and many of our students participate in the Student Excellence Program and the MGC Learning Extension and Advancement Program (LEAP). The curriculum at Melbourne Girls' College is designed to equip students with depth and breadth of knowledge, skills, and capabilities needed for success. Students are encouraged and challenged to strive for personal excellence, and we explicitly teach strategies, habits and behaviours that are deeply connected to a growth mindset. The school community takes pride in teaching students the transferable skills required to be socially conscious and to challenge stereotypes.

Our International Student Program is thriving with a capacity to offer 80 positions of enrolment to full fee-paying international students.

While our academic achievements are a publicly recognised strength of Melbourne Girls' College, we are equally committed to the personal, social, and emotional wellbeing of our students. We recognise the intrinsic link between wellbeing and effective learning and have adopted a whole-school approach to wellbeing. We have a Year 7 to 12 Homegroup and Wellbeing structure where each student explores a sense of their own abilities, achievements and self-worth. From the moment a student joins MGC they are connected to a homegroup and this strengthens their sense of belonging. Our homegroups facilitate effective communication between the College, and parents and carers where the homegroup teacher becomes a key contact, strengthening our home-school partnerships.

The College prioritises and celebrates success and growth in the whole person and MGC has a strong focus on co-curricular endeavours, particularly in rowing, aerobics, dance, and other school sporting programs. The College invests in creative, and artistic endeavours and experiences for students, particularly in the performing and visual arts through our instrumental program, and school productions. In addition, MGC has a thriving Australian Airforce Cadets program. The sustainability collective and environment projects are well known in the local and wider community.

Please refer to our website for more detailed information about the college: https://mgc.vic.edu.au/