Literacy & Numeracy Classroom Support Specialist

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

Job summary

Westall Secondary College in Melbourne's south‑east area is seeking an Education Support class employee to join during a parental absence replacement. The role involves assisting teachers, coordinating routine student programs, and providing supervision in classroom settings while adhering to school policies.

The successful candidate will support student wellbeing, learning activities, and collaboration with staff, contributing to a safe, inclusive learning environment at a government school in

Qualifications

• Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate in a team environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a team setting, including oral and written communication.
• Technical knowledge relevant to the position and basic data handling.
• Commitment to professional learning and growth for self and others.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Support to teachers

Professional learning

Education

Education support qualification

Job description

Westall Secondary College in Melbourne's south‑east area is seeking an Education Support class employee to join during a parental absence replacement. The role involves assisting teachers, coordinating routine student programs, and providing supervision in classroom settings while adhering to school policies.

The successful candidate will support student wellbeing, learning activities, and collaboration with staff, contributing to a safe, inclusive learning environment at a government school in