Student Learning Support Specialist

Department of Education Victoria; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Education Victoria – Gladstone Park VIC is seeking an Education Support Class staff member to assist teachers, coordinate routine student activities, and provide wellbeing support under supervision.

The role emphasises teamwork, communication with staff and parents, and adherence to school policies; prior qualifications in education support are advantageous, and training will be provided to support data management, rostering, and coordination of aides.

Qualifications

• SC1 Demonstrated capacity to perform duties consistent with 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.
• SC5 Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management and other school staff.
• 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.
• 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

Skills

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Support staff coordination

Technical knowledge

Education

Education support qualification

Job description

Department of Education Victoria – Gladstone Park VIC is seeking an Education Support Class staff member to assist teachers, coordinate routine student activities, and provide wellbeing support under supervision.

The role emphasises teamwork, communication with staff and parents, and adherence to school policies; prior qualifications in education support are advantageous, and training will be provided to support data management, rostering, and coordination of aides.