Education Support-special School

**Overview**:
**Work type**:Part time

**Salary**:Salary not specified

**Grade**:Ed Support Level 1-Range 2

**Occupation**: Education and Training

**Location**: Shepparton

**Reference**: 1478447

**Location Profile**:
Banmira Specialist School (formerly Verney Road School) is a vibrant, inclusive learning community supporting over 265 students and 120 dedicated staff across two campuses. We cater to students aged 2.8 to 18 years, providing specialised education tailored to individual needs.

Opened in 2025, our **Junior Campus** features purpose-built classrooms aligned with our Instructional Model, along with a Community Hub housing a Sensory Room, Perceptual Motor Program space, Library, Art Room, and Parent/Wellbeing Hub. This campus supports approximately 100 students, including those in our Early Education Program.

Our **Senior Campus**, located on Verney Road, serves around 130 students and includes facilities such as a 'Mini Woolies' supermarket, gym, homecrafts/cooking space, and customised learning areas for secondary-aged students. This campus also hosts Banmira Care, our High-Intensity Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) program.

Our curriculum follows the **Victorian Early Years Learning & Development Framework (VEYLDF)** for Early Education and Early Primary, while most students engage with the **Victorian Curriculum 2.0**. Senior students (Years 10¿12) primarily undertake the **Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC)**. We believe that every child can learn, with a focus on maximising independence. Individual Education Plans (IEPs), developed in partnership with families, set personalised goals in English, Maths, Communication, and other priority areas identified through Student Support Group meetings.

Both campuses emphasise **Independent Living Skills**, preparing students for life beyond school. We also offer a range of **Specialist Programs**, including Music Therapy, Physical Education, and Art/Performing Arts at the Junior Campus, and Music, Physical Education, and Art at the Senior Campus.

We are incredibly proud of our extensive Allied Health, Wellbeing and Inclusion Teams, which incorporate a range of therapists and specialty trained staff to support with student¿s programming, provide additional therapeutic supports and enhance curriculum delivery.

Our diverse student population comes from Shepparton, Mooroopna, Numurkah, Murchison, Nathalia, Euroa, Violet Town, and Tatura, with transport available for eligible students.

Banmira Specialist School provides high-quality education for students with mild, moderate, or severe intellectual disabilities, many with additional diagnoses such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, or Down Syndrome. Some students also present with sensory or physical impairments and complex behavioural needs.

Our mission is to foster **positive behaviour, enhance communication, support emotional wellbeing, and develop independence** in daily life and learning.

**Our School Values**:
¿¿ **Be Safe**:

- We create environments that promote the wellbeing of every member of our school community.
¿¿ **Be Respectful**:

- We value each individual¿s strengths and differences.
¿¿ **Be a Learner**:

- We embrace challenges, learn from mistakes, and persist to achieve 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**:
[Attendance requirement for this position]

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).