Out of School Care Assistant

Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan

Job type: Part time / From 29/01/2025 - 28/01/2026

Organisation: Schools (Government)

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Education and Training

Reference: 1455282

**Location Profile**:
Pascoe Vale Primary School, established in 1891, has a proud tradition of education in the city of Merri-bek and has a strong community spirit. The school is located in an established residential area eight kilometres north of Melbourne, servicing a community which reflects the diversity of Australian society.

The school population is currently 515 students. The school has received close to 20 million dollars in capital works funding over the last few year and has had upgrades to existing classrooms in addition to new learning spaces, including a STE(A)M specialist centre. The school provides a mix of traditional and flexible, open learning spaces and well-developed outdoor areas. The community is diverse with 39 languages spoken at the school. The age and experience profile of staff reflects the employment of a number of graduate staff in recent years, to compliment and be mentored by more experienced staff.

The school offers a comprehensive curriculum (Victorian Curriculum) with specialist classes in LOTE (Italian), visual/performing arts and PE, complemented with targeted intervention and enrichment programs. We aim to improve the achievement levels of all students and cohorts through continuing to raise expectations and standards of learning. Teachers undertake continuous targeted assessment and use student learning data to inform their planning, teaching decisions and reporting. Teachers plan in teams and the whole team has a joint responsibility for the learning of all students in their cohort. Literacy and numeracy are the heart of the school priorities. There is a school wide emphasis on 21st Century learning skills using digital technologies, inquiry and STE(A)M as integral drivers.

Students in Grade 3-6 have 1:1 Interactive Devices (BYO program with specified device), Prep to Grade 2 students will have the use of school owned ipads/surface gos.

Pascoe Vale Primary is committed to developing the whole child and has a well developed SEL (Social and Emotional Learning) program which underpins all we do.

We are building a culture of aligned purpose, high expectations and collective responsibility. We support and develop staff through ongoing, structured and tailored professional learning.

**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.

**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 in respect to the work area.

**SC6** A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.

**Role**:
Hours of duty 4 afterschool care sessions of 3 hours and 2 before school sessions of 2 hours, totalling 16 hours per week.

You will be encouraged to demonstrate your creative and innovative talents assisting within the schools Outside School Hours Care Program. You need to enjoy working and engaging with primary school aged children and be willing to get actively involved in activities. Experience working with children is required.

Our OSHC program operates each school day, Monday to Friday from 7:00am-9:00am and 3:00pm-6:00pm, and curriculum days 8am to 5.30pm (successful applicant will be required to work some hours on these days). This position is a minimum 16 hours a week. Additional hours may be available under negotiation.

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.

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 remain