Special Needs Education Support Aide

Victorian Government; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Warringa Park School in Hoppers Crossing is seeking an Education Support Class employee to assist teachers and coordinate support staff under supervision and school policy. The role involves routine tasks, data maintenance, and coordinating the work area as directed by a principal or manager.

This position supports students with learning needs, may supervise up to four students, and may include rostering, health and wellbeing tasks, and collaboration with the wider school team.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to follow guidelines and coordinate work tasks.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Effective oral and written communication within a team.
• Ability to provide advice and support to school management.
• Experience with following policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provides routine support for teachers including planning student routines.
• Supports communication between teachers and parents.
• Communicates with teachers on routine matters about students.
• Provides basic physical care and wellbeing support for students.
• Supports coordination and rostering of aides and educational programs.
• Provides medical intervention support under required training.
• Delivers specialised communication support such as AUSLAN or braille.
• Liaises with external support services for defined needs.

Skills

Coordination

Teamwork

Communication

Advising management

Education

Three-year qualification

Job description

Warringa Park School in Hoppers Crossing is seeking an Education Support Class employee to assist teachers and coordinate support staff under supervision and school policy. The role involves routine tasks, data maintenance, and coordinating the work area as directed by a principal or manager.

This position supports students with learning needs, may supervise up to four students, and may include rostering, health and wellbeing tasks, and collaboration with the wider school team.