Learning Support Officer — Empower Students & Teams

Government schools; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional learning

Coaching and feedback culture

Job summary

South Melbourne Primary School in Melbourne, VIC invites applications for an Education Support Class role. You will support students in the regular classroom under supervision, attend Professional Learning Team meetings, and work with staff to implement data-informed improvement processes.

The role emphasises collaboration, communication, and a commitment to ongoing professional growth. Supervision, health and wellbeing support, and coordination of the support function are core duties in a

Qualifications

• Demonstrated capacity to perform duties consistent with established guidelines and frameworks.
• Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment.
• Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills.
• Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.
• Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management and other school staff in respect to the work area.
• A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.
• Attendance requirement for this position.

Responsibilities

• To support students in the regular classroom environment, under guidance of classroom teachers and Wellbeing Leader.
• Attend Professional Learning Team meetings with teachers and other staff.
• Rove in the classroom and across year level classes, supporting students where needed.
• Engage in inclusive practices, assisting students within the classroom setting.
• Provide basic physical care and emotional support for students.
• Participate in Inclusion Aide team meetings.
• Assist with supervision of students in playgrounds, at camps, on excursions, in sporting activities and life skills.
• Address immediate behavioural presentations relating to specific students within a classroom setting aligned to school policy and procedure.
• Assist in the preparation of student resources and equipment where directed by the class teacher.
• Be flexible and adaptive; may work with different students across year levels.
• Prepare basic curriculum support resources as directed by the class teacher.
• Set up and put away equipment and materials for teaching programs as directed by the class teacher.
• Participate in monitoring and evaluating programs and individual student involvement.
• Some experience engaging in the Rights, Responsibilities and Respectful Relationships Curriculum is preferred
• Assist with toileting, meals, lifting and administration of medication to students if special care is required.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Technical knowledge

Advising and support

Education

Three-year qualification

Job description

South Melbourne Primary School in Melbourne, VIC invites applications for an Education Support Class role. You will support students in the regular classroom under supervision, attend Professional Learning Team meetings, and work with staff to implement data-informed improvement processes.

The role emphasises collaboration, communication, and a commitment to ongoing professional growth. Supervision, health and wellbeing support, and coordination of the support function are core duties in a