Learning Support Assistant

Government schools; Portland; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Portland South Primary School in Portland, Victoria, is seeking an Education Support Class employee to assist teachers, coordinate routines and liaise with parents. The role requires teamwork, adherence to school policies and a focus on student wellbeing under supervision.

The position supports up to four students at times, helps plan routines, and may involve health and wellbeing tasks while aligning with the principal and staff.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated capacity to coordinate and support others according to guidelines.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Technical knowledge relevant to the role.
• Ability to advise management and school staff.
• Commitment to ongoing professional learning and growth.

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.
• 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.
• 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

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Coordination

Technical knowledge

Advisory support

Professional learning

Education

Education support qualification

Job description

Portland South Primary School in Portland, Victoria, is seeking an Education Support Class employee to assist teachers, coordinate routines and liaise with parents. The role requires teamwork, adherence to school policies and a focus on student wellbeing under supervision.

The position supports up to four students at times, helps plan routines, and may involve health and wellbeing tasks while aligning with the principal and staff.