Education Support - Integration Aide

Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan

Job type: Part time / From 28/01/2025

Organisation: Schools (Government)

Salary: Salary not specified

Occupation: Teacher

Reference: 1448282

Location Profile Thank you for showing an interest in the advertised position at our school. Joining our school provides an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic, committed and motivated professional learning community. We are extremely proud of the culture and community that we have established.

Newbury Primary School is a government school located in the rapidly growing residential area of Craigieburn. The school opened in 2017 with 279 students and now has a student population of over 1200 students. The school caters for students in Years Prep to 6.

Over 80% of students identify as learners where English is an Additional Language, and we provide a range of supports across the school to support them and their families including environmental print, a response to intervention approach to EAL tuition, and connections with external support services. We are committed to promoting an inclusive culture that encourages and promotes an understanding of race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, and identity within our school community.

Newbury Primary School is a holistic learning community that provides exceptional teaching and learning experiences. We are guided in our work by the Framework for Improving Student Outcomes 2.0 and the Timperley Inquiry and Knowledge Building Cycle. Teaching staff work in Professional Learning Communities where they undertake guided inquiries to determine the focus of their work and achieve optimal student learning outcomes.

The teaching and learning programs are intellectually challenging, engaging, foster creativity, reflect 21st-century approaches, and have a strong focus on English and Mathematics. Teachers use a range of student data to complete live planning and curriculum design to ensure the needs of students are met through a personalised approach. The school values academic rigour and has high expectations of all members of the school community, both in academic pursuits and social behaviour.

Student wellbeing and engagement is at the centre of all that we do. Calmer Classrooms provides the foundation to a safe, secure, educationally stimulating, calm, and nurturing environment where effort is recognised and intrinsic motivation encouraged. A range of supports including social skill development, School Wide Positive Behaviours, and Respectful Relationships are incorporated into everyday practice to reflect the school's holistic approach to learning.

All teaching and support staff work collaboratively and are committed to having a shared responsibility for the emotional, social, and academic development of every student. Being able to quickly build quality, positive relationships with staff, students, and families is reflected in our values of community and respect.

Our Vision To provide a dynamic learning community where all students are empowered to learn and achieve personal success.

Our Mission At Newbury Primary School, we are committed to creating a safe, secure, educationally stimulating, calm, and nurturing learning environment underpinned by high expectations and the recognition of effort. We focus on the emotional, social, and academic development of every student as an avenue of developing confident, creative, compassionate, and informed citizens who are actively engaged in their community.

The core beliefs we advocate are:

Student wellbeing and engagement is at the centre of all that we do. A positive attitude to academic and social learning is essential. Personal effort is to be recognised and valued. Our Values The values that define our school community are:

Respect: Demonstrating care and consideration for ourselves and the feelings, opinions, belongings, and expectations of others. Integrity: Demonstrating honesty and trust through personal accountability and responsibility for our actions. Effort: Demonstrating a positive attitude and the desire and determination to learn new skills, strive for improvement, and be persistent. Community: Demonstrating and promoting a sense of belonging, unity, and connection that is strengthened by a clear understanding of the expectations of all members. Joining Newbury Primary School Joining our school provides an exciting opportunity for prospective employees with exemplary interpersonal skills and a strong commitment to working as part of our learning community to establish and embed the school's values, culture, and philosophy. We welcome dedicated educators who are open to learning and to being challenged to accelerate their professional growth.

As a new member of our community, you will be supported through a structured induction program, with a wide range of supports available to assist you in assimilating into our community.

It will be an expectation that the successful candidate possess a strong work ethic and support the work of Principal Class in continuing to provide a positive, nurturing, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment in our school.

If further information is required, prospective applicants can contact our school's office to speak with the Principal, Michelle Nunn.

Please ensure you read the key selection criteria carefully so as to address the correct requirements. Applications should include a curriculum vitae detailing relevant qualifications and experience, responses to the key selection criteria, and the names and contact details of three professional referees.

Selection Criteria SC1 Demonstrated skills to undertake a range of support tasks while assisting teachers to implement individual learning programs for students with additional needs.

SC2 Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively with members of the school community including students and the capacity to provide attendant care to students where necessary.

SC3 Capacity to work cooperatively with a range of people including teachers, education support, students, and parents.

SC4 Demonstrated skills in nurturing and promoting the health and wellbeing of all students.

SC5 Demonstrated capacity under teacher direction, to support students with a range of learning and behavioural needs.

Role Undertakes routine tasks that are usually carried out under close supervision and direction. Work that carries some degree of independence will generally involve a limited number of tasks performed on a regular basis where priorities are clear, procedures are well established, and direction is readily available.

Work has little scope for deviation. Problems can usually be solved by reference to well-documented procedures and instructions and clearly established practices. Deviation from established procedures will require reference to others for guidance and direction. Assistance is readily available when problems arise.

An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee's position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.

Qualification requirements do not operate at range 1. Certification requirements may be required to legally perform specific tasks - e.g. driver's licence, first aid, safe food handling.

Responsibilities Assist students on an individual or group basis in specific learning areas. Assist with the communication between students and teachers, particularly the interpretation of instructions. Provide basic physical and emotional care for students. Participate in team meetings. Assist with attendant care. Assist with the supervision of pupils in playgrounds, at camps, on excursions, in sporting activities, therapy activities, and life skills. Assist in the preparation of student resources and equipment. Set up and put away equipment and materials in support of teaching programs. Observe students and draw the attention of the teacher to them where necessary. Participate in the monitoring and evaluation of programs and evaluation of individual student involvement and achievement. Who May Apply Individuals with the aptitude, experience, and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

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.

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.

This vacancy is specifically linked to Student Support Funding and is ongoing. If the funding reduces or ceases during the first seven years of employment, employment may cease subject to the provision of at least 12 weeks' notice.

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