Education Support Staff-Classroom Support

Education Support Staff-Classroom SupportJob posted: 18/09/2024
Job type: Part time / From 07/10/2024
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Education and Training
Reference: 1438043
Closes: 01/10/2024
Job duration: From 07/10/2024
Location ProfileLocated on Wurundjeri land, Binap Primary School is a brand-new school in Melbourne's western growth corridor. The school is located in the suburb of Brookfield which is within the City of Melton. The school was formerly known as Brookfield Primary School (interim name).
Binap Primary School was built as part of the Victorian Governments commitment to deliver 100 new schools between 2019 and 2026.
Binap Primary School opened on day 1 of term 1, 2024.
The school is located at 91 Grand Scenic Drive, Brookfield, 3338.
Binap Primary School is being constructed with a capacity to enrol up to 575 students, including approximately 50 places for students with specialist needs.
The school is a Supported Inclusion School (SIS), which is a mainstream school with additional professional capabilities and facilities designed to cater for a higher than usual proportion of students with disability.
Our Vision and ValuesOur best. Every day. VisionOur vision is to ensure that everyone at the school gives their best every day so that when our students leave our school they do so as well educated, global citizens. Our students will be curious, critical and creative thinkers and learners and will be positive, active members of their community.
MissionBinap Primary School's mission is to provide students with the best possible foundation in life through a comprehensive education so that they can develop the necessary skills to succeed in society. We believe that every member of our school community has a right to fully participate in an educational environment that is safe, supportive and inclusive. Our community can expect the best from the staff at the school every day and we expect them to give their best in return.
What we expect from our teaching team:We are looking for unique teachers who will fit in as part of our developing team. Our teachers will:
be motivated, dedicated and hard workingwork together as part of a professional learning teambe supported by a strong leadership teamhave high expectations for themselves and their studentsprovide high quality differentiated teaching within our instructional modelhelp us to build a positive culture at our school.What we offer:professional growth. We are invested in your professional growth and will provide access to ongoing opportunities through collaboration, workshops, meetings and mentorship that will continually elevate your teaching capacity.an enthusiastic leadership team who are driven by strong community relationships, an uplifting school culture and the belief that every student has the right and ability to learn and succeed.a state-of-the-art environment. Our school environment and resources will continually evolve to enhance the teaching and learning experience and engage students in innovative ways.Unleash your passion for dynamic, exemplary education and a lively, affirmative school culture and community at our brand-new school. Apply now. Selection CriteriaSC1: 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.RoleMonday-Friday
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 supports the educational services being provided to students but must not include duties of a teacher as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students can be required individually or in groups up to 4 in controlled circumstances and where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.
Certification and/or qualifications of up to three years can be required at this level (noting that Registered Nurse is not included at this level, the first level for which is Level 1 range 3).
A role at this range may include:
Specific support tasks to achieve outcomes. Typically, this will involve accountability for a single function, (e.g. ensuring data is properly maintained) or the coordination of a work area under the direction of the principal or a manager.Assisting teachers, within an educational program, by undertaking specific support tasks or the coordination of the support function.Supervised health and wellbeing support tasks, medical intervention support tasks, or other specialised student/teacher support roles (e.g. enrolled nurses performing the role as described in schedule 3). These roles require specific qualifications and/or training, including roles where further training must be undertaken from time to time. The role is for a specific purpose, for which there will be direct accountability as opposed to support roles that are carried out by a range of staff performing routine tasks under direction.Technical tasks that require a sound knowledge of basic technical and/or scientific principles that are used to develop and adapt work methods and make judgements where there are clear guidelines and limited options. Routine technical support in libraries, science, and information technology would be typical examples.An education support class position at this range commencing at the base will initially be limited to undertaking routine tasks that are 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. Subject to any specific qualification and/or training requirement, an education support class employee employed in this range may be progressively required to undertake coordination, specialised student/teacher support tasks, or technical tasks as experience in the role is gained.
ResponsibilitiesProvides 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.Communicating with student/s 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 4 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 coordination, 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/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 ApplyIndividuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
EEO AND OHS CommitmentApplicants 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.
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 StandardsVictorian 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:
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.
To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Schools (Government) job application system.

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