Special Needs Education Assistant

State Government of Victoria, Australia; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayi School in Melbourne's northern suburbs is seeking an Education Support role to assist teachers, support student routines and contribute to inclusive learning under supervision. This role involves coordinating small groups, communicating with families, and using basic tech to support learning and wellbeing; attendance is required for six days per year during school holidays.

Certification up to three years may be required; the position complements classroom teaching without undertaking

Qualifications

• Experience in special school environment and teacher assistant support.
• Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively within a team with students, teachers, support staff, therapists and parents.
• Ability to competently use technological devices/software to support student outcomes.

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

Wayi School in Melbourne's northern suburbs is seeking an Education Support role to assist teachers, support student routines and contribute to inclusive learning under supervision. This role involves coordinating small groups, communicating with families, and using basic tech to support learning and wellbeing; attendance is required for six days per year during school holidays.

Certification up to three years may be required; the position complements classroom teaching without undertaking