Literacy Intervention & Classroom Support Specialist

Department of Education Victoria; Saint Kilda Junction; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ripponlea Primary School, a small but high-impact learning community in East St Kilda, is seeking an Education Support Class member to contribute to its Literacy Intervention program. The role supports teachers, coordinates student routines, and assists with wellbeing and inclusive practices in a collaborative setting.

The successful applicant will work under close supervision to deliver targeted literacy support within an evidence-informed instructional framework aligned to Victorian standards.

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, including rostering and organising the work of a team of aides, providing routine coordination, 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

Job description

Ripponlea Primary School, a small but high-impact learning community in East St Kilda, is seeking an Education Support Class member to contribute to its Literacy Intervention program. The role supports teachers, coordinates student routines, and assists with wellbeing and inclusive practices in a collaborative setting.

The successful applicant will work under close supervision to deliver targeted literacy support within an evidence-informed instructional framework aligned to Victorian standards.