Teacher Aide

Overview

Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time

Salary: Salary not specified

Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2

Occupation: Education and training

Location: Melbourne - Southern suburbs

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Location Profile

Yarrabah School is school for children with moderate to severe disabilities. Yarrabah is located in the bayside suburb of Aspendale. Yarrabah School caters for students from 2.8 to 18 years of age. Yarrabah School believes all students can learn and experience success. A comprehensive and integrated curriculum is offered with the flexibility to meet the needs of each student.

Selection Criteria

KSC1 How do you support teachers, specialists and therapy staff in the delivery of engaging programs for students with additional needs.

KSC2 Demonstrated capacity to provide support and attendant care to students where and when necessary.

KSC3 A commitment to work with and care for students with significant learning and behavioural challenges to improve their educational and social outcomes.

KSC4 Demonstrate your commitment to the school values of tolerance, integrity, respect, care & support.

KSC5 A commitment to participate & contribute to a professional learning community.

Role

A Teacher Assistant at Yarrabah is required to support teachers in the delivery of education and life skills programs and to assist students with personal attendant care.

Responsibilities

Work within an expectation of flexibility across the school.

Assist students during educational programs and be guided by teachers and therapy staff.

Assist with the supervision of pupils in playgrounds, at camps, on excursions, in sporting and recreational activities, therapy activities, life skills.

Assist with toileting, meals and moving students requiring special care.

Assist in the preparation of student resources, equipment and curriculum support resources.

Assist students on an individual or group basis in specific learning areas.

Assist and support the implementation of instructional programs.

Provide basic physical and emotional care for students.

Ensure work areas and materials, equipment and appliances are maintained in a clean and ready to use condition.

Other duties as determined by the Leadership team.

Who May Apply

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position. Preferably experience working in a Special School.

Must hold a current Employee Working With Children¿s check.

EEO AND OHS Commitment

Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.

The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via

Child Safe Standards

Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:

DE Values

The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:

Other Information

• All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
• Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
• A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
• Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at

Conditions of Employment

• All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
• Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
• A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
• Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at

Applications close Tuesday 2 September 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted

21 August 2025

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