Integration Aide (classroom based student support)

Department of Education Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Valkstone Primary School in East Bentleigh seeks an Integration Aide to support students with additional needs across the classroom, specialist sessions, and playground activities. You will collaborate with teachers, Wellbeing teams and families to implement Individual Education Plans and foster independent learning.

The role runs five days a week from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm, with hours negotiable. Successful applicants will be patient, resilient and a team player who can help students regulate

Qualifications

• Demonstrated capacity to support students with additional needs.
• Ability to work in a team with teachers and families.
• Clear communication skills (oral and written).
• Commitment to student wellbeing and inclusion.
• Ability to follow guidelines and school policies.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing professional learning.

Responsibilities

• Provides routine support for teachers including assisting with planning of student routines.
• Supports communication between teachers and parents and assists in implementing IEPs.
• Assists students during classroom, specialist sessions, playground and excursions.
• Supports students with routines, emotional regulation and social skills.
• Helps maintain a positive, inclusive learning environment for up to 4 students as required.

Skills

Patience

Team player

Communication

Adaptability

WWCC

Job description

Integration Aide (classroom based student support)

Department of Education Victoria – Bentleigh VIC

21h ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

Are you a patient, caring person who loves helping children thrive? Would you like a rewarding Integration Aide role at a supportive primary school for 2027? We¿d love to hear from you.

About the role

• Work one-on-one with students with additional needs, helping them take part in learning, build independence and feel a valued part of their class.
• Work closely with classroom teachers, our Wellbeing team and families to support each student¿s Individual Education Plan.
• Support students across the whole school day: in the classroom, in specialist lessons, in the playground and on excursions.
• Help students with routines, emotional regulation and social skills, and celebrate the small wins with them.
• Hours: 5 days a week from 9am ¿ 3:30pm (days and hours negotiable)

What we’re looking for

• A warm, patient and calm approach, especially when things get tricky
• Experience supporting children with additional needs (such as autism, ADHD or learning difficulties) is highly regarded
• A team player who is flexible and reliable
• A current Working with Children Check (required)

Who is Valkstone Primary?

• We are located in East Bentleigh, with around 636 students, 62 staff and 25 classes in 2027.
• Our students enjoy a wide range of specialist subjects including Japanese, Music, PE, Art and STEM, with our STEM classroom having a fish pond, chickens and a vegie patch!
• We have great facilities, including basketball and netball courts, a full-sized grassed oval, five playgrounds, an outdoor chess board and the GESAC swimming facilities across the road.
• There is something for every child, from choir and maths olympiads to coding, robotics and a passionate Pokémon club.

Why us

• You won¿t be on your own. Our Integration team meet as a full team weekly, for professional learning and discussion, in order to support the team.
• We are growth mindset focused, for our students and our staff.
• Our school community values and supports the work of every staff member.
• We have an engaged, supportive parent community with a genuine community-driven approach.

Whether you are new to education support, studying to become a teacher, or an experienced aide looking for a great new school, we¿d love to meet you.

Find out more

• https://valkstoneps.vic.edu.au/
• https://www.instagram.com/explore/locations/15657163/valkstone-primary-school/

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

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 (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