Speech Therapy Assistant

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Australia Schools (Government) Full time

Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan

Job type: Part time / From 15/07/2024 - 12/07/2026

Organisation: Schools (Government)

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Education and Training

Reference: 1420838

**Selection Criteria**:

- Currently studying Speech Pathology at university (bachelor degree or masters)
- Interest in building knowledge and understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder and its impact on the development of communication
- Professional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate positively with a wide range of people in the educational setting
- Interest in building knowledge in the design and implementation of augmentative and alternative communication systems to support students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team, taking initiative while seeking and accepting direction or advice from supervising therapy team member
- Demonstrated knowledge or willingness to engage in learning about relevant technology, equipment, resource making tools and Speech Pathology specific professional development topics.

**Role**:
**At Northern School for Autism, the Therapy Assistant**:

- Works under supervision and in association with the Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy team
- Works collaboratively and under the direction of speech pathologists and occupational therapists
- Runs intervention sessions (individual or group) under guidance of Speech Pathology or Occupational Therapy team
- Creates and manages resources for Speech Pathology or Occupational Therapy teams
- Completes administration tasks as directed by Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy teams

**Responsibilities**:
**Discipline specific assistant responsibilities**:

- Implement speech pathology intervention programs under the guidance of Speech Pathology professionals
- Administer informal assessments under guidance of allied health professionals
- Update and follow work plan as discussed with therapy team leader
- Communication with allied health professionals regarding student progress, sessions, intervention strategies and feedback
- Create and update resources for Therapy teams
- Assist with the supervision of students, e.g. in playgrounds, at the bus bay, in sporting activities, therapy activities, etc. if required.
- Create and manage visual schedule resources for classrooms and Speech Pathology teams

**Administrative responsibilities**:

- Filing notes and other documents in paper or electronic file
- General tidy up of therapy room, sensory room, filling cabinets and shelves
- Reorganising student files
- Respond to phone calls and pass on any messages to appropriate person
- Support staff in collecting students from buses
- Charge and maintain equipment, replace batteries, update vocabulary, create visuals
- Setup/pack up equipment for programs

**Professional Conduct**:

- Attend team meetings as necessary
- Participate in your performance reviews
- Work within the policies and procedures of Northern School for Autism
- Adhere to privacy legislation
- Demonstrate strong commitment to ongoing professional development
- Communicate directly to the therapy team leader. Reports issues, discuss complex cases and queries with the therapy team leader.
- Promote a safe and supportive school environment by following safe work practices and OH&S requirements.

**Who May Apply**:
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

**EEO AND OHS Commitment**:
**Child Safe Standards**:
**DE Values**:
**Other Information**:

- All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.

**Conditions of Employment**:

- All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.

**Location Profile**:
**MULTI-CAMPUS SCHOOL - VACANCY IS NON SPECIFIC TO A CAMPUS**

**NSA School Vision**

“Learning for Life”

Northern School for Autism strives to be a centre of excellence. Students are supported towards developing their personal and educational potential, so as to be valued contributors to family and community life.

School Values: Trust, Understanding, Safety

**School Overview**

Northern School for Autism is a Victorian State Government specialist school that exclusively addresses the educational needs of students with autism ranging in age from 5 to 18 years. The school was established in 2006 and currently operates across two campuses located in Reservoir and Lalor. Reservoir is an Early and Middle Years campus; Lalor is a Later Years campus. The school also coordinates a satellite program at Norris Bank Primary School. Class-groups generally comprise of six to ten students of similar chronological age. Teachers, teacher aides and therapists (speech pathologists and occupational therapists) work in teams of two or three in each classroom, su

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