Teacher Aide

Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan Job type: Part time / From 28/01/2025 - 19/12/2025 Organisation: Schools (Government) **Salary**: Salary not specified Occupation: Teacher Reference: 1450529 **Location Profile**: **Purpose**: At Frankston Heights Primary School students are learning for life through innovative, vibrant learning experiences. The school adopts a student centred, personalised approach to learning in a safe, secure and supportive environment. Students feel valued and are given guidance, choice, ownership and the tools to explore learning. Student Voice Action Teams, encompassing representatives from Prep to Year 6, provides opportunities for students to have input into school decision-making processes. Our purpose is to have high expectations of ourselves and others in a socially responsible manner. **Values**:At Frankston Heights we value - Honesty, Integrity and Innovation - Tolerance and respect for others - A safe and friendly caring environment - Community engagement and involvement - A desire to learn and be successful - Acceptance and appreciation of diversity within our community Frankston Heights Primary School is located in Heatherhill Rd Frankston. The school services approximately 350 families with a current enrolment of approximately 500 students. Our school prides itself on being a caring school community. Our school values community participation with a community garden, supporting parent helpers to assist in classrooms, on excursions, camps and in school based programs. School Council actively support a team of high quality, experienced and dedicated staff. A supportive parents group, 'Friends of Heights¿, take an active role in the co-curricular life of the school with organising social and fundraising school events. The school¿s mission is to provide an environment that is reflective of its core values: Respect, Responsibility and Resilience. The central concern of the school is the child and the basis of all dealings with each child is that he/she will receive respect, care and concern at all times. We are an inclusive school, where all children are valued and given the opportunity to participate in achieving their potential through a stimulating, challenging and personalised curriculum. The educational program offered by Frankston Heights Primary School is highly regarded within the community. Emphasis is placed on Literacy and Numeracy, with STEM, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Science, Physical Education, Italian and Library providing a comprehensive curriculum. The school has adopted a personalised learning approach to ensure relationships are fostered between parents, students and staff. Our committed staff know the personal learning goals of all students within their care, based on rigorous assessment and consistent feedback and goal setting. Enrichment programs complement curriculum areas across the school. These include,prep to year 6 swimming program, years 3 - 6 camps, excursions and incursions, lunchtime clubs, school productions, scooter and bike education, school choir and The Rotary junior community award program. Frankston Heights Primary School is a "Respectful Relationships" school that equally values the personal and social development of every child. Students interact in a social environment that utilises restorative practices and a whole school approach to the prevention of bullying. Relationships are strengthened through wellbeing lessons, buddy programs, student voice and leadership programs. Our staffing profile is made up of 1 Principal, 2 Assistant Principals, 2 Leading teachers, 1 Learning specialist, 30 Classroom teachers,13 Education support staff. **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**: Monday - Friday 8.50am - 3.20 pm 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 Tra