Special Education Support Aide

Government schools; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Yarra Ranges Special Developmental School (YRSDS) in Victoria provides inclusive education for students aged 5–18 with moderate to profound intellectual disability, plus an Early Education program for preschoolers. An Education Support Class role runs 8.30am–3.30pm, five days a week, on site, supporting teachers and students.

The school emphasises multidisciplinary teamwork, SWPBS accreditation, and family partnerships.

Qualifications

• SC1 Demonstrated capacity to perform duties consistent with established guidelines and frameworks.
• 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.

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.
• 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 AUSLAN and braille.

Skills

Communication

Team coordination

Supportive care

Job description

Yarra Ranges Special Developmental School (YRSDS) in Victoria provides inclusive education for students aged 5–18 with moderate to profound intellectual disability, plus an Early Education program for preschoolers. An Education Support Class role runs 8.30am–3.30pm, five days a week, on site, supporting teachers and students.

The school emphasises multidisciplinary teamwork, SWPBS accreditation, and family partnerships.