Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - Southern suburbs
Reference: 1550385
SCHOOL OVERVIEW
Brighton Primary School, established in 1875, is located in the Bayside suburb of Brighton, 12 kilometres from Melbournes CBD. With deep generational ties, our school is strongly supported by the School Council and parent community.
The school caters for approximately 550 students across 24-26 classes, including 18-20 students with moderate to profound hearing loss enrolled in our regional Deaf Facility. Our inclusive culture ensures all students learn in an environment of shared responsibility and collaboration.
Facilities include purpose-built specialist learning spaces for Science, Music, Art, Physical Education, and Performing Arts, alongside a modern library and collaborative learning spaces. Our spacious grounds feature landscaped play areas, adventure playgrounds, fitness circuits, and a student-designed Wonder Garden, reflecting the school communities strong investment in our facilities.
OUR APPROACH TO TEACHING AND LEARNING
At Brighton Primary School, explicit teaching is central to our practice. Approximately 80% of instructional time is dedicated to structured, evidence-based teaching that builds strong foundational knowledge and skills across literacy, numeracy, and other curriculum areas. This approach ensures students master essential content and can apply their learning with confidence.
In addition, around 20% of learning time is dedicated to guided inquiry, where students apply and extend their knowledge in meaningful contexts. As an IB Primary Years Program (PYP) school, our approach blends the strengths of explicit instruction with the opportunities for guided inquiry to ensure all students thrive. Through inquiry, they explore concepts, ask questions, and develop higher-order thinking skills, fostering curiosity, creativity, and deep understanding.
Our unique blend of explicit instruction and guided inquiry provides a powerful balance: students gain the solid knowledge base they need while developing the independence, problem-solving abilities, and global outlook that prepare them for the future.
1. Demonstrated understanding of the role of the Learning Enhancement Aide within a school setting, including the ability to support evidence-based teaching and learning practices under teacher direction.
2. Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively and constructively within a team-based environment, contributing to a culture of inclusion, trust, and continuous improvement.
3. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to support clear communication between students, teachers, and families.
4. Sound understanding of inclusive education, including knowledge of common learning differences (e.g., dyslexia, ADHD, ASD, deaf or hard of hearing) and strategies to support access and participation.
5. Ability to collect, record, and communicate student learning data accurately to support decision-making and intervention planning.
6. Commitment to ongoing professional learning, reflective practice, and alignment with the school¿s instructional model and values.
Please note: the written response for each of the key selection criteria above should be no more than one A4 page each.
Additional Requirements
¿ A current Working with Children Check (Employee).
¿ A satisfactory National Police Check.
The Learning Enhancement Aide works as part of the school¿s Learning Enhancement Team, providing targeted support and extension. This includes assisting teachers in implementing differentiated, evidence-based teaching strategies and supporting students to engage successfully with the curriculum.
The role involves collaboration with classroom teachers, intervention staff, Teachers of the Deaf, and wellbeing personnel, ensuring that all students have equitable access to learning and that adjustments are implemented effectively.
¿ Work collaboratively with classroom teachers and Learning Enhancement staff to support the implementation of individual education plans (IEPs), SSGs, and adjustments for students requiring additional support.
¿ Provide small group or individual support to students to reinforce learning, following teacher direction and evidence-informed intervention programs.
¿ Support the delivery of targeted literacy and numeracy intervention and extension aligned with Brighton Primary School¿s approach to teaching and learning.
¿ Monitor and record student progress, providing feedback to teachers and the Learning Enhancement Team.
¿ Assist in preparing learning materials, visual supports, and differentiated resources.
¿ Foster student independence, confidence, and engagement through positive reinforcement and structured support.
¿ Support communication and collaboration between classroom teachers, parents, and specialist staff.
¿ Contribute to the creation of an inclusive, calm, and safe learning environment that promotes wellbeing and positive behaviour.
¿ Provide personal care and health support (e.g., toileting, mealtime assistance, mobility support) when required, following appropriate training and protocols.
¿ Participate in professional learning and reflective practice to continually enhance knowledge and skills in supporting diverse learners.
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. 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 [email protected]
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.
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:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy
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:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview