Immediate Start: Teacher Aide

Occupation: Education and training

Location: Grampians

Reference: 1494189

Selection Criteria

SC1 Demonstrated capacity to perform duties consistent with established guidelines and frameworks, including coordinating and supporting others in respect to specific work functions relevant to the role.

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.

Role

The attendance requirement for this position is 30 hours per week.

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. This may include coordination of other education support class staff within the work area or educational program.

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 the Education 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.

Certification and/or qualifications of up to three years can be required at this level (noting that Registered Nurse is not included at this level, the first level for which is Level 1 range 3).

A role at this range may include:

- Specific support tasks to achieve outcomes. Typically, this will involve accountability for a single function, (e.g. ensuring data is properly maintained) or the co-ordination of a work area under the direction of the principal or a manager.
- Assisting teachers, within an educational program, by undertaking specific support tasks or the coordination of the support function.
- Supervised health and wellbeing support tasks, medical intervention support tasks, or other specialised student/teacher support roles (e.g. enrolled nurses performing the role as described in schedule 3). These roles require specific qualifications and/or training, including roles where further training must be undertaken from time to time. The role is for a specific purpose, for which there will be direct accountability as opposed to support roles that are carried out by a range of staff performing routine tasks under direction.
- Technical tasks that require a sound knowledge of basic technical and/or scientific principles that are used to develop and adapt work methods and make judgements where there are clear guidelines and limited options. Routine technical support in libraries, science, and information technology would be typical examples.

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 may include:

- 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

Who May Apply

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

Diversity and Inclusion

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.

The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, 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 family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces.It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (seeWorkplace adjustment guidelines ).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via marrung@education.vic.gov.au

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:

- 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

Our school has several learning spaces, comprising of our main facility building, that houses our reception area, principal¿s office, 2 classrooms, kitchen, staff toilets and storage spaces. The F-2 class currently resides at the end of the hallway which has a wet area and carpeted space for learning. Our 3-6 classroom is in the main room which has an abundance of space for learning to occur. Outside of our main building we have a portable classroom that is used for Playgroup, our library and specialist classes.

We have a large outdoor undercover area that provides great cover for our students all year round. It has synthetic turf for games and a stage for presentations and performances. The student toilet block, garden shed, and cleaners¿ sheds occupy other parts of our school grounds. It is worth noting that we have a schoolhouse next to the school which can house school staff. Future adjustments and refurbishment are planned to create greater versatility to our learning spaces in the future. Our school grounds are surrounded in park like gardens that are well maintained by our gardeners, community and a recently rejuvenated irrigation system. We have two playgrounds an oval and other exciting works planned for our grounds. Most students that attend our school live in surrounding towns and are transported to and from school in private cars or via the newly purchased school bus.

The school delivers the Victorian Curriculum incorporating scheduled Literacy and Mathematics blocks. Our literacy program is supported by MARC (mobile library lessons) and the Pyrenees Library. We offer the following specialist subjects, Physical Education, Science, AUSLAN, Art and Music. Our school is part of the Pyrenees Cluster, with our students participating in cluster days with neighbouring schools 3 times a term along with scheduled excursions, incursions and sporting events. Navarre staff work closely with other staff the Pyrenees Cluster to complete professional learning and develop teacher capacity. Our educational priority is around consistency and a whole school approach to teaching and learning, with a teaching focus on literacy and numeracy.

Our newly developed SPARC program provides a range of educational experiences to cater for differing academic abilities, social needs, and developmental needs that require supporting and nurturing to ensure maximum development. Our main goal is to ensure that all students reach and extend their potential.

In addition to the academic programs, the students experiences are enhanced by the provision of opportunities to develop or participate in multi age groupings, investigative/inquiry based learning, tutoring program, technology skills through the integration of computer and or iPad use, swimming (survival and competition), athletics, cluster school activities and carnivals, a large number of other sporting opportunities, extensive transition activities, camps, and school performances.

Navarre Primary School encourages the involvement of the wider community in the life of the school and values the inclusiveness of the school and wider community. We strive to provide a nurturing and challenging environment that empowers students to reach their personal best, both academically and socially.

Applications close Wednesday 8 October 2025 at 11.59pm

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