Work Type: Ongoing - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs
Reference: 1499772
ES Teacher Aide- Classroom Support
Warreen Primary School
Respect, Excellence & Belonging
2026 - Years F- 6
Are you looking for a school with a great culture, fantastic new facilitates, and amazing students? Well, we have just the school for you!
We are a growing school, and we are looking for passionate ES who love working with students, especially those needing the most support, to join our team.
Warreen Primary School is one of the newest schools in the Victorian Department of Education. We provide an amazing opportunity to build a school culture from the ground up with an experienced and passionate leadership team and dedicated school community.
Warreen Primary School requires dedicated ES staff, who are innovative, flexible, and confident in their ability to build the capacity of all members of the school community in order for the students to achieve their individual best learning and wellbeing outcomes. Our new school presents a unique experience in being part of creating a culture of educational excellence which will serve the young people of the Truganina community.
Highlights about our school:
Warreen Primary School opened in January 2024. It is a co-educational school that will form part of a wider Truganina North Learning Precinct, which is situated with a secondary school and kindergarten on the same site.
Our facilities include an administration and STEAM building, three learning neighbourhoods, calm space and a community hub. Our outdoor play and recreational areas cater or all age groups and interests
We have a current enrolment of 650 students, with this growing to 800-1000 children in the next few years.
Our staff opinion survey shows high trust, a great learning environment and supportive leadership.
Our parent opinion shows 100% in many indicators such school environment, dedicated staff and open communication
Our attitudes to school survey shows that 100% of students believe they have a trusted adult at school who advocates for them, and their teachers know how they learn, and support them to be their best.
All surveys have high endorsement for trust, respect, belonging and excellence.
Vision
We strive for excellence to be the best we can be. We believe in ourselves and each other. We are proud members of our school and of our community.
Mission
We have a respectful and supportive positive climate for learning, where every member has a strong connection and advocate. We embrace all aspects of learning to achieve academic, social and emotional wellbeing and excellence
Values
We strive to be the very best we can be through the values of excellence, respect and belonging to our school community.
Excellence
We are brave, curious and persistent, aiming to be the very best we can be in all aspects of learning, through individual and community action.
Respect
We are kind and respect ourselves, our school and each other. We show pride and kindness in all that we do at school.
Belonging
We care and show responsibility for our community of learners, we value our diversity, and are proud of our school.
School Expectations:
At Warreen Primary School, the expectation is that all staff are committed to collaborating in a multidisciplinary way while working in a professional learning community.
Along with the expectation that all students will achieve their best individual outcomes, we believe in developing every child in academic, social and emotional learning. Teachers and ES work collaboratively to provide adjustments that cater for students¿ needs. All staff will work in partnership with parents and families to provide ongoing feedback about student learning growth and wellbeing.
From the foundation year, the school will make a commitment to building the literacy and numeracy skills of all students, through explicit teaching and research based instructional model and pedagogies.
experiences and an aligned focus on what matters; learning. We welcome you to come and join us to build an excellence in educational experience for all.
Please refer to our website or Facebook page for more information about our school
School Tour Thursday 23rd October at 3.30pm. please RSVP your attendance to the school via [email protected] or 73007100
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.
[Attendance requirement for this position]
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.
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