Classroom Aide

Location: North East Region | Benalla

Job type: Part time / From 28/01/2025 - 19/12/2025

Organisation: Schools (Government)

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Teacher

Reference: 1456449

**Location Profile**:
**Benalla P-12 College**

Benalla P-12 College is located in the Rural City of Benalla which is ideally located close to the Victorian snowfields and the major centres of Wangaratta and Shepparton. The town is surrounded by quality wineries and a variety of natural environments, with the Murray River only an hour away. Melbourne is easily reached in two hours along the Hume Freeway and the Melbourne to Wodonga railway line also runs through the city.

Benalla P-12 College was established in January 2013 as a result of the merger of all four government schools in Benalla. The College has a student population of approximately 870. We provide a vibrant teaching and stimulating learning environment that commences with Grade Prep and continues through the secondary years to VCE and VCAL.

Our College structure from 2025 will have 3 separate sites across the town:
Avon Campus (P-5)
Waller Campus (P-6)
Faithfull Campus (7-12)

Each site has an Assistant Principal and there is also a College Principal.

The Benalla P-12 College vision is to ensure that every child learns and is prepared for the future through a commitment to excellence in teaching, high expectations and positive relationships in a safe and inclusive environment. Our College values of Respect, Responsibility, High Expectations and Integrity also drive our work and focus.

We provide our students with opportunities to develop leadership skills through a range of programs and formal leadership positions available on each campus. We recognise that a safe and orderly learning environment and high expectations are essential elements in ensuring that all our students learn and reach their full potential and we achieve this through the implementation of the School Wide Positive Behaviour Support Program.

Students are well-known by their teachers at Benalla P-12 College, and high priority is placed on student wellbeing. We have a strong team of experienced and effective wellbeing staff to support our students to be at their best and ready to learn each and every day.

Staff at Benalla P-12 College work in teams and Professional Learning Communities. They plan collaboratively and use data to inform their teaching practice in line with our evidence based Teaching Cycle.

**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**:
Attendance for duty during school holiday periods is not required for this position.

The successful applicant will work with Secondary year level students.

The Aide fulfils an important role with the responsibility for PSDMS funded students. It is expected that they will provide a high level of customer service to the student body, staff, parents and visitors to the College, and be competent in the provision of up to date and relevant information.

The Aide position is required to work cooperatively with both internal and external clients and involves close interaction with a range of students and staff.

It is important that the Aide operates in a consistent, professional, courteous and efficient manner at all times.

**Responsibilities**:
Assist students on an individual or group basis in specific learning areas
- Assist with the communication between students and teachers, particularly in clarifying instructions required to support the student in his/her learning.
- Provide basic physical and emotional care for students
- Participate in Student Support Group meetings to develop and implement strategies or modifications for student learning
- Attend sessions with Allied Health Professional as required
- Assist with the supervision of students in playgrounds, and on camps/excursions/sporting activities
- Assist in the preparation of student resources, equipment and 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 where necessary
- Participate in the monitoring and evaluation of programs and evaluation of individual student involvement and achievement.
- Have high expectations of all learners
- Be an advoc