Special Needs Education Support Assistant

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

Job summary

Belmore School in Balwyn, Melbourne, is a specialist school serving students aged 5–18 with physical disabilities and health impairments. The school offers paramedical support through on-site physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, a music therapist and an Allied Health Assistant, plus a nurse on site.

The teaching and support team work with families and external providers to ensure consistent care and learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• SC1 Capacity to undertake routine support tasks across a range of functions in one or more work areas within a school environment for students with physical and intellectual disabilities and health impairments.
• SC3 Demonstrated proficiency in the use of office systems, software or technical equipment as relevant to the position.
• SC5A commitment to professional learning and growth.

Responsibilities

• Assist students on an individual or group basis in specific learning areas.
• Assist with the communication between students and teachers, particularly the interpretation of instructions.
• Provide basic physical and emotional care for students.
• Participate in team meetings.
• Assist with toileting, meals, lifting, and administration of medication to students requiring special care.
• Assist with the supervision of pupils in playgrounds, at camps, on excursions, in sporting activities, therapy activities and life skills.
• Assist in the preparation of student resources and equipment.
• Prepare basic curriculum support resources.- Set up and put away equipment and materials in support of teaching programs.
• Observe students and draw the attention of the teacher to them where necessary.
• Participate in the monitoring and evaluation of programs and evaluation of individual student involvement and achievement.
• Assist with communication between teachers and non-English speaking parents/students.
• Assist in the translation of documents.
• Assist students with the preparation and service of meals.
• Ensure work areas and materials, equipment and appliances are maintained in a clean and ready to use condition.
• Assist in the preparation of equipment and purchasing of materials and supplies as required.

Skills

Routine tasks

Office systems

Professional learning

Job description

Belmore School in Balwyn, Melbourne, is a specialist school serving students aged 5–18 with physical disabilities and health impairments. The school offers paramedical support through on-site physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, a music therapist and an Allied Health Assistant, plus a nurse on site.

The teaching and support team work with families and external providers to ensure consistent care and learning opportunities.