Teacher Aide in London

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 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. A role at this range may include:

• Specific support tasks to achieve outcomes, typically involving accountability for a single function 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.
• Technical tasks that require a sound knowledge of basic technical and/or scientific principles.
• Routine technical support in libraries, science, and information technology.

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.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing routine support for teachers including assisting with planning of student routines.
• Supporting communication between teachers and parents.
• Communicating with teachers on routine matters related to students and/or other responsibilities.
• Providing basic physical care and wellbeing support for students such as toileting, meals, and lifting.
• Communicating with students to support comprehension of basic tasks and information.
• Addressing immediate behavioural presentations relating to specific students within a classroom setting aligned to school policy and procedure.
• Providing basic support and supervision for individuals or groups of up to 4 students within a classroom setting.
• Supporting teachers in the coordination of educational programs independently or under minimal supervision.
• Providing medical intervention support to students, under specific conditions, with appropriate training and guidance.
• Providing specialised communication support for students and teachers in areas such as AUSLAN and braille.

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfil the specific requirements of the position may apply.

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.

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.

Koroit and District Primary School is a semi-rural school situated 17 km west of Warrnambool. We have excellent facilities in a school that is also proud of their 145 year heritage and connections with both Irish and Indigenous cultural backgrounds. Our aim is to develop healthy relationships through mutual respect, leading to confident, resilient and happy learners with a positive future.