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: 1457003 **Location Profile**: Kananook Primary School is situated in the suburb of Seaford and is part of the Northern Peninsula Cluster of the Southern Metropolitan Region. The school is set on spacious grands in a residential area close to Kananook Creek and a short distance from Seaford and Long Island Beaches. It is bordered by Wells Road, Buna Avenue, Boonong Avenue and Lyster Close. Currently catering for eight classes and four specialist classes, The School has been described as 'Seaford's Hidden Gem' by many visitors as it is full of pleasant surprises as you wonder through the spacious outdoor areas and large redesigned classrooms. The school has tennis and basketball courts and is in the process of installing a sensory playground. The current School Profile includes a Principal, Assistant Principal, Learning Specialist, Business Manager, Office Manager, Eight Teachers, Four Specialists and five Education Support Staff. The position provides an opportunity to work in a dynamic collaborative team who value the wellbeing of the school community. The position is advertised as 0.6, however as enrolment numbers are growing because of increasing popularity of the school, there may be an option to increase the time fraction in the future. Kananook Primary School is committed to providing a safe, secure and stimulating learning environment for all students. We understand that students reach their full potential only when they are happy, healthy and safe. We promote a positive school culture, where student participation is encouraged and valued, this helps to engage students and support them in their learning. Our school acknowledges that student wellbeing and student learning outcomes are closely linked. We aim to prepare students to contend with a dynamic 21st Century in which creativity, cooperative work, connectedness to the world and adaptability are key features. We promote "Stage not Age" in the curriculum delivery. SCHOOL VISION Our school's vision is to foster excellence in learning and positive relationships, which build the foundations for life success. **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**: 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