Teacher Aide

Victorian Government; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Education Victoria is seeking an Education Support staff member for a Monday–Friday, 9:00am–3:30pm role at Apollo Parkways Primary School.

You will assist teachers with instructional activities, support student inclusion, and contribute to wellbeing and learning in the classroom under supervision, with opportunities for professional learning and growth within a supportive school community.

Qualifications

• Assist with instructional activities under teacher direction.
• Support students' inclusion in the playground and lunchtime programs.
• Work cooperatively with teachers, education support staff and students.
• Participate in professional learning to build capability for diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Work in collaboration with teachers to support students in achieving individual learning goals.
• Provide support to students in accessing classroom programs.
• Communicate with teachers on routine matters related to students.
• Provide care and wellbeing support for students within the classroom and school grounds.
• Provides basic support and supervision for individuals or groups of up to 4 students.

Skills

Instructional support

Inclusion support

Team collaboration

Professional learning

Job description

The school's Student Family Occupation Education Index (SFOE) is 0.1646, with 11% of students from EAL (English as an Additional Language) background. These indicators are used by the Department of Education to differentiate the allocation of resources to school budgets based on the correlation between student SFOE and predicted student outcomes and place the school with a solid measure of school advantage.

The school is organised into 29 grades operating in grade level teaching teams. The school's curriculum is based on the outcomes required of the Victorian Curriculum and is both broad and comprehensive. A strong emphasis is placed on the teaching of literacy and numeracy, with whole school programming and coordination a key to the strength of these curriculum areas. The school has maintained a full complement of specialist programs in; The Arts, Physical Education and Sport, Languages (Italian) and STEM. The school also has a range of programs to support students in their learning. An enrichment program, The Pegasus Program, is offered to highly capable and talented students along with access to VHAP (Victoria High Ability Program).

Apollo Parkways is renowned for the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). Our staff and students have access to and use of Apple iPads, MacBook Air laptops, Apple TVs and short throw interactive projectors. Google Classroom provides access for our teachers to collaborate on planning documentation and also allows for student access to a range of cohort resources.

Our school's achievements in a wide range of educational pursuits are widely acknowledged. On sporting fields our students excel in the competition of the Diamond Valley Primary School Sports Association where premierships are won each year in a wide range of sports. Individually our students have attained personal success with numerous gaining selection in Victorian representative teams.

The biennial Grade 5 and 6 Wakakirri performance is a highlight of The Arts program. Students enjoy the opportunity to choose to participate as an extracurricular activity. Apollo Parkways Primary School has achieved high praise and recognition from the Wakakirri organisers. Our most recent school performance has also showcased student talents as actors and choreographers; further broadening the opportunities afforded our students.

Our teaching staff is of the highest calibre where Professional Learning is part of the positive learning culture of the school. We regularly host visits from other schools where our quality programs and various initiatives are shared.

Our school is part of a supportive and engaged community where we provide opportunities for our families to come together and celebrate the many achievements of our students.

School Vision:

Apollo Parkways Primary School staff are enthusiastic, hardworking, and always aiming for success for our students. We strive to develop articulate, socially responsible, and resilient students who are always working towards their full potential. Our staff are committed to the moral purpose of giving students a comprehensive education enabling all students to become literate, numerate and curious learners who have the capacity to contribute to society now and in the future as global citizens.

Apollo Parkways Primary School values are:

• Kindness
• Respect

The Apollo Parkways Primary School community has worked together to develop these shared values and understandings with regards to teaching and learning:

Students come from different backgrounds, learn at different rates, and have different learning styles.

The development of the individual's self-esteem and confidence is central to student learning.

Learning is best fostered in a supportive and challenging environment, which promotes enjoyment and success for every student.

Regular feedback and an opportunity to reflect about learning improves performance.

Transferring skills and making connections to real life situations greatly assists overall learning.

Therefore, learning should:

• build on existing learning
• promote individual success in learning
• encourage students to think, collaborate and problem solve
• foster a desire and enthusiasm for lifelong learning
• assist students to improve their own learning

Selection Criteria

SC1Demonstrated capacity to assist with instructional activities under teacher direction.

SC2Demonstrated capacity to support students¿ inclusion in the playground and assist with lunchtime programs.

SC3Demonstrated capacity to work cooperatively with a range of people including teachers, education support and students.

SC4Willingness to participate in professional learningto build capability in supporting diverse learners.

Role

Attendance requirement for this position is Monday ¿ Friday 9.00am ¿ 3.30pm.

An education support class position at this range will perform tasks that are carried out in accordance with guidelines, accepted practice, and school policy under supervision and direction.

An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students but must not include duties of a teacher as defined in clause 2.6.1 of theEducation and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic)or its successor. Supervision of students can be required individually or in groups up to 4 in controlled circumstances and where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.

In the role of Education Support you will perform a number of duties under direction of the Disability Inclusion team.

Education Support are required to:

• Provide assistance and guidance to students under their care
• Communicate effectively with a range of people
• Provide care and wellbeing support for students
• Maintain confidentiality in respect to students in their care
• Undertake professional learning as required to attend to specific needs of individual students

An education support class position at this range commencing at the base will initially be limited to undertaking routine tasks that are carried out under close supervision and direction. Work that carries some degree of independence will generally involve a limited number of tasks performed on a regular basis where priorities are clear, procedures are well established, and direction is readily available. Subject to any specific qualification and/or training requirement, an education support class employee employed in this range may be progressively required to undertake coordination, specialisedstudent/teacher support tasks, or technical tasks as experience in the role is gained.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include:

• Work in collaboration with teachers to support students in achieving individual learning goals.
• Provide support to students in accessing classroom programs
• Communicatewith teachers on routine matters related to students
• Provide care and wellbeing support for students within the classroom and school grounds
• Provides basic support and supervision for individuals or groups of up to 4 students within a classroom setting

Who May Apply

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

Diversity and Inclusion

The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department.The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces.It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines ).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [e-mail]

Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.

Child Safe Standards

Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:

The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees,including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:

The successful applicant will be required to work Monday to Friday 9am - 3.30pm.

Conditions of Employment

• All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
• Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
• A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
• Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx

Applications close Wednesday 28 October 2026 at 11.59pm