Integration Aide

Victorian Government; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Coral Park Primary School in Hampton Park, Melbourne’s southeast, is seeking an Education Support class staff member to assist teachers and support student learning under supervision. You will coordinate routine tasks, help plan student routines and provide wellbeing support as part of a small team in a busy classroom.

Applicants will work within school policies, uphold our values of Respect, Responsibility, Determination and Resilience, and may supervise up to four students.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated capacity to coordinate others in respect to specific work functions.
• Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate with colleagues.
• Strong oral and written communication skills within a team setting.

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.
• Coordinates education support staff and assists with rostering and organisation.

Skills

Coordination

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Occupation: Education and training

Location: Melbourne - Southern suburbs

Reference: 1546949

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.

SC7 Demonstrated ability and commitment to uphold Coral Park Primary School¿s values, RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, DETERMINATION and RESILIENCE.

Role

An education support class position at this range will perform tasks that are carried out in accordance with guidelines, accepted practice, and school policy under supervision and direction. This may include coordination of other education support class staff within the work area or educational program.

An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students but must not include duties of a teacher as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students can be required individually or in groups up to 4 in controlled circumstances and where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.

Certification and/or qualifications of up to three years can be required at this level (noting that Registered Nurse is not included at this level, the first level for which is Level 1 range 3).

A role at this range may include:

• Specific support tasks to achieve outcomes. Typically, this will involve accountability for a single function, (e.g. ensuring data is properly maintained) or the co-ordination of a work area under the direction of the principal or a manager.
• Assisting teachers, within an educational program, by undertaking specific support tasks or the coordination of the support function.
• Supervised health and wellbeing support tasks, medical intervention support tasks, or other specialised student/teacher support roles (e.g. enrolled nurses performing the role as described in schedule 3). These roles require specific qualifications and/or training, including roles where further training must be undertaken from time to time. The role is for a specific purpose, for which there will be direct accountability as opposed to support roles that are carried out by a range of staff performing routine tasks under direction.
• Technical tasks that require a sound knowledge of basic technical and/or scientific principles that are used to develop and adapt work methods and make judgements where there are clear guidelines and limited options. Routine technical support in libraries, science, and information technology would be typical examples.

An education support class position at this range commencing at the base will initially be limited to undertaking routine tasks that are carried out under close supervision and direction. Work that carries some degree of independence will generally involve a limited number of tasks performed on a regular basis where priorities are clear, procedures are well established, and direction is readily available. Subject to any specific qualification and/or training requirement, an education support class employee employed in this range may be progressively required to undertake coordination, specialisedstudent/teacher support tasks, or technical tasks as experience in the role is gained.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include:

• 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
• Communicating 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 co-ordination, 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

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 (see Workplace 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 [e-mail]

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:

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:

This vacancy is specifically linked to Student Support Funding and is ongoing. If the funding reduces or ceases during the first seven years of employment, employment may cease subject to the provision of at least 12 weeks’ notice.

Location Profile

LOCATION

Coral Park Primary School is located within the residential community of Hampton Park, approximately 10 kms southeast of Dandenong and 40 kms southeast of the Melbourne CBD. The school was established in 1991.

SCHOOL MISSION

Coral Park strives for achievement through its successful PLC structure and promotes its core values of Respect, Responsibility, Determination and Resilience. We aim to be a learning community of excellence where learning is designed to develop knowledge and skills for life and students are provided with a comprehensive curriculum that enables them to reach their academic, social and physical potential. We embrace our cultural diversity and develop socially competent learners who are motivated to learn and who strive to achieve their best.

VALUES

The school community values:

Being Respectful, Responsible, Determined and Resilient.

An inclusive curriculum that caters for all students in a safe and secure manner;

High quality teaching in a straight grade setting that enables all students to reach their full potential

Celebration of academic, sporting and social achievements

A cooperative and friendly environment where students, teachers and parents share responsibility for learning and behaviour and work together to solve problems.

The presentation of the school projects a positive, energetic and vibrant learning environment. Foyers, corridors and classrooms feature extensive and attractive displays of children's creative work. The school takes great pride in its cultural diversity and actively celebrates special events associated with different cultures.

Teachers provide a rich curriculum incorporating ICT through their daily programs in literacy and numeracy development and specialist programs in The Arts, Health, Physical Education and Sport, Science and AUSLAN. Students with special learning needs are catered for within the classroom through an effective Disability Inclusion Program, Literacy and Numeracy intervention, Language Support and Speech Pathology Assistance Program. Other programs include camps, Whole School Wellbeing, School Wide Positive Behaviour Support, Buddies and Athletics carnivals. The school has an annual Arts celebration including a bi-annual concert. Our programs reflect the school's focus on providing students with a broad range of experiences.

The student management program Compass is utilised extensively across the school for student monitoring, tracking, assessment and reporting and whole school, including parent,communication.

FACILITIES

The school consists of the main building, which houses 10 classrooms, the library, the Arts Centre, staff and administration areas. The building connected to the main building by a covered walkway houses another two classrooms, a canteen and gymnasium. We also have 8 classes in four relocatable buildings and a Multi-Purpose Centre. We also have an Out of School Hours Care program.

GROUNDS

The school grounds include a wide variety of playground facilities.We have a large oval, two soccer pitches, two basketball courts and large shaded play areas for both active and passive play.

ENROLMENTS/STAFF

The school has an enrolment of approximately 400 students and teaching staff of around 30. Our staff network with neighbouring schools to share ideas and pride themselves on their continued professional learning. The teaching staff, together with our highly valued education support staff, provides a comprehensive and engaging curriculum that caters for all levels of achievement.

PARENT INVOLVEMENT

Parent involvement is highly valued at Coral Park Primary School. We welcome parent involvement in all school activities including the school fundraising activities.

Assembly is held every second Friday afternoon beginning at 2.35pm. Parents are invited to arrive early and join with the student leaders for `Coffee and Chat' time. Parents are very active on School Council. We encourage parents and grandparents to assist in the classroom, on excursions, during sports days and to attend all special school events.

Further school information can be obtained on the school website at www.coralparkps.vic.edu.au

Applications close Wednesday 21 October 2026 at 11.59pm