Work Type: Ongoing - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - Southern suburbs
Reference: 1488618
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.
Hours: 9am to 3:30pm
Days: Monday to 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:
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 may include:
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
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 (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]
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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
Due to an increase in the number of students who require support, Glen Waverley Primary School is seeking a self-motivated and energetic Education Support Staff (ESS) commonly referred to as Learning Assistants at our school to join our Learning Assistant Team.
The ideal candidate will possess a deep passion for teaching and working with neurodiverse students, along with a thorough understanding of the skills, values and attributes required to be successful in this role.
We are looking for someone who can build positive relationships and rapport with students, has suitable qualifications and most importantly, is willing to learn. The students who require support have been diagnosed with ASD, ID, CP, ADD and/or a physical disability.
The successful candidate will work closely with one of the Assistant Principals, the Leading Teacher (Disability and Inclusion) and the Senior Learning Assistant.
Our School:
Glen Waverley Primary School is a very proud Internationally Accredited Member of the Council of International Schools (CIS). We are committed to continuous improvement, global education and excellence in all aspects of teaching and learning and school leadership. We have a reputation for high academic achievement, and we are proud of the achievements of our industrious, respectful students which are enhanced by our families who highly value education. Our school is located on the busy arterial of High Street Road in the suburb of Glen Waverley, very close to the major intersection with Springvale Road in the City of Monash approximately 20 km east of the Melbourne CBD.
Our work and daily practice is driven by our Guiding Statements which provide the frame in which our school operates and comprises of our:
The composition of our Guiding Statements was strategically engineered to include what we consider are the fundamental elements of why our school exists and the morale purpose and core values that drives `all that we do¿. As such our guiding statements include an overarching definition of what Interculturalism means to us and then the specific language which defines the above elements.
Our student family occupation (SFO) density is relatively steady at 0.22 and our SFOE is 0.1653 which indicates a community with an overall high socio-economic profile with the percentile ranking above 90, showing a school with a high level of advantage relative to other state schools. The proportion of students with a language background other than English (LBOTE) is significant at 95% with 85% deemed to be learning English as Additional Language (EAL). Our current families represent 36 different nationalities. The school¿s student profile attracts substantial funds under English as an Additional Language (EAL) and Programs for Students with Disabilities (PSD) and a relatively small amount under Mobility. The school also receives funds for our international students, which are additional to the SRP funding.
There are approximately one hundred staff members across a range of fulltime and part-time positions and together offer a diversity of experience, expertise and a gender balance. Our specialist curriculum areas include Visual Arts, Music, Physical Education, Mandarin, Performing Arts, Wellbeing, Multimedia and STEAM. We also deploy a vast amount of advanced learning programs such as Writing, Sport, Art, Music, Mandarin and Maths.
Our 980 (approximately) students can only be described as children who love their school as they are provided with a rigorous and engaging program that is based on the Science of Learning and a personalised approach.
School Strategic and Annual Implementation Plans ¿ are located on our website. I strongly encourage all perspective candidates to read these and contact me if you have any questions.
If you have any questions pertaining this position, please contact me on 9802 9938 or via email at: [email protected]
Best wishes with the recruitment process.
Frank Catalano
Principal