Teacher Aide - Classroom Support

Job type: Part time / From 28/01/2025 - 26/01/2026
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Teacher
Reference: 1461437
Location ProfileWyndham Park Primary School
Established in 2011, Wyndham Park Primary School is a vibrant learning community nestled in the heart of Werribee.
Our state-of-the-art facilities, located within the Wyndham Park Precinct alongside the Wyndham Park Community Centre and Kinder, provide a nurturing environment focused on fostering strong Literacy and Numeracy skills.
We adopt a holistic, trauma-informed approach to wellbeing, engagement, and inclusion, ensuring that every student thrives socially, emotionally, and cognitively.
We are committed to excellence in teaching and learning, while also promoting student voice and agency.
Our diverse student body reflects a wide range of cultural backgrounds, which enriches our community.
We take pride in our robust English as an Additional Language (EAL) program, supported by dedicated Multi-Cultural Educational Aides and a Community Hub Coordinator.
Together, they strengthen home-school partnerships, encourage parental engagement, and ensure that families feel valued and welcomed within our school.
With an average enrollment of approximately 400 students, Wyndham Park Primary School is home to 19 classes organized into four dynamic learning communities.
We implement multi-age grade structures—Years 1/2, Years 3/4, and Years 5/6—while our Foundation classes remain single-age to support a smooth transition from Kindergarten to Primary School.
Our enriching specialist programs include Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Physical Education, and Spanish, all designed to inspire creativity and critical thinking.
Our team comprises highly motivated professionals, including School Leaders, Teachers, Education Support Staff, and Volunteers.
Collaboratively, they work within Professional Learning Community Teams, School Improvement Teams, and Administration Teams to deliver a comprehensive educational program, enhanced by a wide range of Information Technology resources.
Our primary online learning platform, Compass, serves as a vital communication tool connecting school and home.
Wyndham Park Primary School places a strong emphasis on Social and Emotional Learning through our Respectful Relationships curriculum and targeted support interventions.
We follow the School Wide Positive Behaviour Support Framework (SWPBS), enriched by our trauma-informed practices derived from the Berry Street Education Model (BSEM).
Our dedicated Wellbeing Team includes an Assistant Principal, Leading Teacher, School Counsellor, Family Engagement and Support Worker, Speech Pathologist, and Social Worker, alongside external allied health professionals.
Together, we offer comprehensive physical and mental health support through our Paediatric Outreach Program, benefitting both students and the wider community.
Our mission is to create invigorating and inspiring classroom environments where students eagerly engage in their learning journey.
We aspire for our students to see themselves as lifelong learners, developing a genuine love for the process of learning and making it uniquely their own.
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.
RoleAttendance requirement for this position - Monday to Friday - 8.40am - 3pm
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.
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.
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.

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