Teacher Aide - 2 Days

Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan Job type: Part time / From 07/10/2024 Organisation: Schools (Government) Salary: Salary not specified Occupation: Teacher Reference: 1433725 Location Profile Brunswick North West Primary School is a caring and welcoming school of 389 students, where parents, children, staff and the broader community work together to create a positive learning environment in which confident and happy children develop a love of learning and sense of their value as individuals and members of our community.
Brunswick North West Primary School is located in a quiet side street in the inner city suburb of Brunswick West.
Housed in a solid red brick building surrounded by tree covered grounds, the school was built in the late 1920s and has been upgraded with the building of a dedicated Arts/Science teaching and learning space.
Teachers and support staff bring a wide range of expertise and experience to the provision of a comprehensive, inclusive curriculum.
An integrated learning approach and a highly regarded environmental education program enable students to gain knowledge, understanding and appreciation of their social, cultural and physical world.
Brunswick North West Primary School has formally recognised the indigenous owners of our land.
Reconciliation issues and indigenous culture are incorporated into the classroom program and whole school activities.
The school caters for differing student needs with intervention and extension programs across the school.
The school community is committed to improving the achievement of all students at every year level offering a challenging academic program.
School programs promote effort and achievement, self-esteem, individuality and creativity.
Brunswick North West Primary School is committed to providing quality, student centred education that will enable students to thrive in their learning, being and living.
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.
Role 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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: 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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