Primary Education Support Assistant

Department of Education Victoria; Portland; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Portland South Primary School, part of the Department of Education Victoria, is seeking an Education Support Class staff member. The role focuses on providing routine classroom and student support under supervision, in a collaborative school team in Portland, Victoria.

The position involves assisting teachers, supporting student wellbeing, and coordinating basic health and wellbeing tasks as part of a broader educational program. Training and supervision are provided where needed.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Demonstrated capacity to provide routine support for teachers and student wellbeing.
• 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 other responsibilities.
• Provides basic physical care and wellbeing support for students such as toileting, meals, and lifting.
• Provides medical intervention support to a student, 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

Student wellbeing support

Organisation

Job description

Portland South Primary School, part of the Department of Education Victoria, is seeking an Education Support Class staff member. The role focuses on providing routine classroom and student support under supervision, in a collaborative school team in Portland, Victoria.

The position involves assisting teachers, supporting student wellbeing, and coordinating basic health and wellbeing tasks as part of a broader educational program. Training and supervision are provided where needed.