Inclusive Education Support Assistant

Department of Education Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ngurraga School in Werribee South, VIC, is seeking an Education Support Class member to support teachers and coordinate aides under supervision.

You will work closely with families, school staff and allied health professionals to deliver routine tasks, health and wellbeing support, and specialised communication assistance such as AUSLAN and braille. This role emphasises teamwork and continuous professional growth within a safe, inclusive school environment.

Qualifications

• Duties aligned with guidelines, frameworks and school policy.
• Ability to coordinate support staff under supervision.
• Strong communication with teachers and families.
• Commitment to ongoing professional learning.
• Knowledge of student wellbeing and basic health support.

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.
• Addresses immediate behavioural presentations relating to specific students within a classroom setting aligned to school policy and procedure.
• Provides medical intervention support to a student/s, under specific conditions, with appropriate training and guidance.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Advisory support

Professional learning

Behaviour management

Education

Up to 3 years qualifications

Tools

AUSLAN

Braille

Job description

Ngurraga School in Werribee South, VIC, is seeking an Education Support Class member to support teachers and coordinate aides under supervision.

You will work closely with families, school staff and allied health professionals to deliver routine tasks, health and wellbeing support, and specialised communication assistance such as AUSLAN and braille. This role emphasises teamwork and continuous professional growth within a safe, inclusive school environment.