Department
Department of Education Victoria – Sebastopol VIC
Position Overview
Education Support Class Position – requires 5 days attendance, 8:45am to 3:15pm.
Time fraction may be negotiable upon discussion with the principal.
The role supports educational services under supervision and may include coordination of other support staff, medical intervention support or specialised communication support as required by the school.
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.
Responsibilities
Provides routine support for teachers, including assistance with planning of student routines.
Supports communication between teachers and parents.
Communicates with teachers on routine matters related to students and other responsibilities.
Provides basic physical care and wellbeing support for students such as toileting, meals and lifting.
Communicates with students to support comprehension of basic tasks and information.
Addresses immediate behavioural presentations relating to specific students within a classroom setting aligned to school policy and procedure.
Provides basic support and supervision for individuals or groups of up to four students within a classroom setting.
Supports teachers in the coordination of educational programs, including rostering and organising the work of a team of aides, providing routine coordination, guidance and support to other student support staff, liaising with external providers of support services, and assisting teachers with the communication of student outcomes and educational programs.
Provides medical intervention support to a student/s, under specific conditions, with appropriate training and guidance.
Provides specialised communication support for students and teachers in areas such as AUSLAN and braille.
Who May Apply
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfil the specific requirements of the position.
Diversity and Inclusion
The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
The department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools.
Child Safe Standards
Victorian government schools are child safe environments.
Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in accordance with child safe standards.
All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar 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 programmes are provided.
Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at
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