Special Education Aide & Classroom Support

Department of Education Victoria; City of Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bendigo Special Developmental School seeks an Education Support class staff member to assist teachers, supervise students, and support learning under school policy.

You will contribute to individualised supports, coordinate routines, and work within a professional learning community to deliver inclusive education for students aged 5 to 18.

This role emphasises teamwork, communication, and adherence to SWPBS values of Act Safely, Show Respect and Be Your Best.

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.

Job description

The Bendigo Special Developmental School seeks an Education Support class staff member to assist teachers, supervise students, and support learning under school policy.

You will contribute to individualised supports, coordinate routines, and work within a professional learning community to deliver inclusive education for students aged 5 to 18.

This role emphasises teamwork, communication, and adherence to SWPBS values of Act Safely, Show Respect and Be Your Best.