Learning Support

Location: Western Region | Ballarat

Job type: Part time / From 07/10/2024 - 19/09/2025

Organisation: Schools (Government)

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Education and Training

Reference: 1434158

**Location Profile**:
Ballarat High School is a learning community where every person is valued, respected, and challenged as a learner.

We are entering into the next exciting phase of our journey as a school, and we aim to be leaders in education in order to secure the best possible outcomes for all of our students.

Ballarat High School commenced in 1907 as Agricultural High School and today has a student population of 1500 students. Ballarat High School has a long history and tradition of providing a quality education to the youth of Ballarat. While the school has changed physically over its hundred-year history, what has not changed is the significant contribution it makes to many young lives.

We endeavour to provide an inclusive, positive, respectful learning environment for all students. We believe in educating the whole person and acknowledge the correlation between student wellbeing, connectedness, and academic achievement. Our mission is to provide the right supports to the right students at the right time.

Our values of Pride, Respect and Responsibility under the motto of Duty Always ensure we build and maintain strong and positive relationships. We focus on teaching and learning improvement strategies that will raise standards and outcomes for all individuals in a culture of high expectations, collaboration, shared values and trust.

Ballarat High School is incredibly fortunate to have high quality facilities for all faculty areas and we fully utilise these spaces to ensure that all students find their passion and their time with us is enriched with excellent learning opportunities both within and beyond the classroom.
- BHS Strategic Plan
- BHS Annual Implementation Plan
- Annual Report to the School Community
- Vision for School Improvement
- Policies and other resources

**Selection Criteria**:
Applicants are requested to present a written response to the key selection criteria below:

- 1. A demonstrated interest in working with young people and an ability to relate to young people in a positive, respectful and supportive manner, upholding the values of pride, respect and responsibility.
- 2. Demonstrated high level communication skills with a range of individuals and well-developed emotional intelligence.
- 3. Knowledge of DE policies and guidelines in relation to Inclusion and an ability to contribute to their implementation.
- 4. Demonstrated proficiency in literacy and/or numeracy up to VCE standard.
- 5. Experience in Education Support or Completion of Certificate IV in Education Support (or similar) would be an advantage.
- 6. Demonstrated commitment to professional learning and growth.

**Role**:
Learning Support staff are part of a team working with students with identified needs, to support their learning and wellbeing. Direct supervision and support for the role will be provided by the Learning Inclusion Co-ordinators and Assistant Principals.

The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate a calm, caring and respectful manner and model the schools core values to a high standard.

As an ES staff member, the range of duties may be expanded in the future in accordance with the ES Level 1, Range 2 General Duties.

No additional attendance during school holidays is required for this position.

**Responsibilities**:
To support the implementation of a Learning Inclusion program for students with an Individual Education Program (IEP) who are currently recognised within the Tier 2 and Tier 3 DE funding criteria.

Specific tasks will include;
- To work in association with the classroom teacher to implement the educational program as set out by the IEP/SSG.
- Assist students on an individual or small group basis.
- Assist and support the implementation of instructional programs.
- Assist with communication between students & teachers particularly, the interpretation of instructions.
- Observe students and bring them to the attention of the teacher where necessary.
- Prepare and submit notes of observations, learning and wellbeing.
- Provide basic physical and emotional care for students.
- Participate in the monitoring & evaluation of programs & evaluation of individual student¿s achievements.
- Assist with the liaison & communication between parents, teachers, and other staff & members of the wider community.
- Prepare basic curriculum resources/aides/materials as required.
- Undertake administrative tasks and attend meetings as required.

The use of Compass, Google Suite, MSOffice, iPads etc. may be required to undertake duties efficiently and effectively.

Active participation and liaison with other Inclusion Team members and BHS staff.

Participate in an annual performance review process.

**Who May Apply**:
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualificati