Student Wellbeing and Support

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, Australia Education and Training Full time

Location: Melbourne | Eastern Metropolitan

Job type: Part time / From 27/01/2023 - 28/01/2024

Organisation: Education and Training

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Education and Training

Reference: 1312686

**Selection Criteria**:
**SC1** Capacity to undertake routine support tasks across a range of functions in one or more work areas within a school environment.

**SC2** Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively with members of the school community including students and the capacity to provide support and/or attendant care to students where necessary.

**SC3** Demonstrated proficiency in the use of office systems, software or technical equipment as relevant to the position.

**SC4** Capacity to work cooperatively with a range of people including teachers, education support, students and parents.

**SC5** A commitment to professional learning and growth.

**SC6 **Demonstrated experience working with the complex and additional needs of students with Autism.

**Role**:
This position is very flexible working 12 hours per week with a time fraction of 0.32.

Undertakes routine tasks that are usually 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.

Work has little scope for deviation. Problems can usually be solved by reference to well documented procedures and instructions and clearly established practices. Deviation from established procedures will require reference to others for guidance and direction. Assistance is readily available when problems arise. An experienced employee at range 1 will exercise limited judgement within clearly defined guidelines and well established practices that relate specifically to the tasks performed.

Does not carry responsibility for the work of others. More experienced employees will provide basic guidance and advice to others relating to tasks within the work area.

An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee's position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.

Qualification requirements do not operate at range 1. Certification requirements may be required to legally perform specific tasks - e.g. driver's licence, first aid, safe food handling.

**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.

**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**:
**DET Values**:
**Conditions of Employment**:

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

**Vaccination Requirement**:
For positions in special settings, a person is not eligible for employment unless they meet the vaccination requirements on commencement in the position.

**Location Profile**:
Ripponlea Primary School is located in St Kilda East, approximately 10 kilometres south-east of the Melbourne City Centre. Ripponlea State School No. 4087 was opened on 3 July 1922. In the nearly 100 years since, Ripponlea Primary School has undergone numerous transformations yet two key characte



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