Integration Aide-ed Support Level 1-range 2

**Overview**:
**Work Type**:Ongoing - Part-time

**Salary**: Salary not specified

**Grade**:Education Support - Level 1, Range 2

**Occupation**:Education and training

**Location**:Melbourne - Western suburbs

**Reference**:1490624

**Location Profile**:

- We are seeking a person with experience and understanding in working with children with additional learning needs, eg autism and attention-deficit /hyperactivity disorder, OR a person who is interested in learning how to do this successfully. The successful applicant will be provided with professional development to support them to work with children with additional needs.
- The position will suit a person who is:

- open-minded and flexible in their thinking
- able to take teacher direction and make suitable adjustments to support the student in their communication and learning
- able to physically interact with students, eg play outdoor games
- Yarraville West Primary School is a large primary school in the quiet residential suburb of Yarraville, about 8km from the Melbourne CBD. YWPS has served the schooling needs of the community for over 130 years. Our grounds include play spaces for junior, middle, and senior students, shady verandahs for making and chilling, a wooden maze, and sensory garden. The Yarraville Oval is adjacent to the school and provides a beautiful open space for learning and play.
- Our school vision is to develop a positive, courageous and reflective learning culture, that connects students, families, and staff proudly to our community. Our school values of respect, integrity, resilience, and creativity are lived by all members of our community and underpin our school actions and programs.

The school has 650 students, with over 50 staff providing quality education for all students. YWPS consistently achieves outstanding educational results and our students engage with all aspects of the Victorian Curriculum. The specialist programs we offer are: Physical Education, Visual Arts, Italian Language, Digital Technology, STEM, and Drama. The school provides a diverse extra-curricular program to meet the needs of all students. This includes writing competitions, film-making, the Tournament of Minds, clubs, Junior School Council, camps and excursions.
- We value long-held school traditions that showcase student effort, connection, creativity and achievement. Our Arts program is celebrated annually with our Art Show or School Concert. Our student-led assemblies provide authentic opportunities for students to perform, lead and participate. Throughout the year students are involved in the Buddies program, student forums, hands on learning, such as gardening and recycling, and Walk / Ride to School.
- We have school leaders in place that lead our improvement plan and these are in the areas of: Literacy, Numeracy, School Wide Positive Behaviour Support, Disability Inclusion, and Mental Health.
- YWPS strives to be a supportive and stimulating workplace for all staff, encouraging commitment, innovation and ongoing professional learning.
- Staff collaborate in professional learning communities and are supported to continuously improve their practice through using data to respond to student learning needs, individual coaching, and targeted professional learning sessions. Teachers are provided with student engagement, literacy, and numeracy training that reflects current evidence-based research.
- YWPS supports teachers new to the profession through the Career Start Initiative. Our graduate teachers work with expert mentors every week, with additional training and release time provided throughout the year.
- Parents at YWPS are highly engaged in their children¿s learning and are also highly active in supporting the school, through School Council, council sub-committees, and events.

For more information contact the Principal Karen Rush on 9314 7714.

**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 supp