Part-Time Education Support Assistant (Mon–Fri 8:50–3:00)

Government schools; Bendigo; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Kangaroo Flat Primary School, located near Bendigo, seeks a part-time fixed-term Education Support role. The school emphasizes wellbeing, inclusive learning, and professional growth for staff, with opportunities for collaboration across teams.

The role involves supporting teachers, managing routine student care, and participating in school programs. Applicants should address the selection criteria and include referees and a CV via Recruitment Online.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 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.

Job description

Kangaroo Flat Primary School, located near Bendigo, seeks a part-time fixed-term Education Support role. The school emphasizes wellbeing, inclusive learning, and professional growth for staff, with opportunities for collaboration across teams.

The role involves supporting teachers, managing routine student care, and participating in school programs. Applicants should address the selection criteria and include referees and a CV via Recruitment Online.