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 Capacity to provide advice and support to management on student needs, capabilities, and outcomes in a synthetic phonics program and with speech intervention.
* SC3 Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills.
* SC4 A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.
* SC5 Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.
Role
An education support class position is performed in accordance with guidelines, accepted practice, and school policy under supervision and direction. Duties may include coordination of other education support class staff within the work area or educational program, supporting educational services, and supervision of students to a maximum of four in controlled circumstances while responsibility remains with a teacher.
Certification and/or qualifications of up to three years may be required at this level; for example, roles that are a first level for Registered Nurses (Level 1 range 3). This role may include specific support tasks, assisting teachers, supervised health and wellbeing support tasks, technical tasks, and coordination of work areas.
Responsibilities
* Provides routine support for teachers including assisting with planning of student routines.
* Supports communication between teachers and parents.
* Communicates with teachers on routine matters related to students and/or 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 independently or under minimal supervision, including rostering and organising the work of a team of aides, providing routine co‑ordination, guidance, and support to other student support staff, liaising with external providers of support services about clearly defined support needs and resources, assisting teachers with the communication of student outcomes and educational programs.
* Provides medical intervention support to a student or students, 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 fulfill 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 serve. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, 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 safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines). Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via*******@education.vic.gov.au. 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.
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
Term 1 position only – 2 days per week. There may be an opportunity for extension of the contract.
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
Location Profile
Lismore Primary School is a small, co‑educational primary school located in Lismore, Victoria approximately 75 kilometres from Ballarat, 100 kilometres from Geelong and 100 kilometres from Warrnambool.
Our vision is to develop well‑rounded, confident and responsible individuals who aspire to achieve their full potential. Through the implementation of high‑impact, evidence‑based teaching and learning programs and practices, we strive to develop our students' social, emotional and academic capabilities and skills. We are also committed to providing a welcoming, happy, safe and supportive environment in which everyone is included and all achievements are celebrated.
Lismore Primary School's motto is "Our Best Always". Our four core values are:
* Respect: We show care, trust, concern and tolerance for ourselves, others and the environment.
* Responsibility: We accept personal responsibility for our words, actions and learning.
* Persistence: We keep trying, even when things are difficult, and bounce back when things don't go right.
* Excellence: We set high goals and strive for our personal best.
Lismore Primary School has a current enrolment of 27 students split across two classrooms: a Foundation to Grade 2 class and a Grade 3 to 6 class. Staffing consists of a total of 2.4 FTE teaching staff, including a Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader (0.5 FTE); a Business Manager (FTE 0.26); Grounds Maintenance (FTE 0.08) and Education Support (FTE 1.19). The school's SFOE band is 'high'. Specialist classes are provided in The Arts, Auslan, PE and Library.
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