Teacher Aide

Role

Attendance of 30 hours a week (9:00am to 3:30pm Monday to Friday, includes unpaid 30-minute break as per VGSA requirements).

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 (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, ( ensuring data is properly maintained) or the co-ordination 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 ( enrolled nurses performing the role as described in schedule 3). 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.

Responsibilities

• Provides 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 co-ordination, 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 Apply

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

EEO AND OHS Commitment

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 ).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via

Child Safe Standards

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:

DE Values

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:

Other Information

• All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
• Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
• A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
• Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at

Conditions of Employment

This vacancy is specifically linked to Student Support Funding and is ongoing. If the funding reduces or ceases during the first seven years of employment, employment may cease subject to the provision of at least 12 weeks’ notice.

Location Profile

School Vision

Strathmore Primary School is an inclusive learning community whose members are on an ascending trajectory as lifelong learners and valued members of society. We exhibit the values of Character, Inspiration, Connection and Endeavour and experience these qualities in our learning and interactions. We continually grow as lifelong learners with a sense of voice and agency to achieve goals in our learning and personal development. We have high expectations as we engage with a stimulating and challenging curriculum that enables the development of high-level thinking, independence, resilience, responsibility, interpersonal understanding, care, trust and respect.

School Values

Strathmore Primary School's values are Character, Inspiration, Connection and Endeavour.

Character - we act respectfully and support each other to develop effective personal characteristics and we appreciate the aspects of each individual that give them a unique personality.

Inspiration - we engage enthusiastically with learning and we challenge each other to think deeply and to be insightful, reflective and creative in our learning.

Connection - we connect with our learning, with each other, with our school community and with our world in ways that are inclusive, purposeful and thoughtful.

Endeavour - we use initiative in our thinking and actions along with a sense of adventure and commitment to lifelong learning.

Our school values apply to all community members in relation to how we expect ourselves to act and interact and the experience that we will all have at Strathmore Primary School.

School Bio

Established in 1944, Strathmore Primary School is located in the north-west of Melbourne and has a proud history and a reputation for providing a quality education. The school is located in the South Western Victoria Region and the school is a member of the Moonee Valley network of schools. The school has a range of buildings with active and passive outdoor spaces. School facilities include an administration block and staffroom, twenty-two classrooms, purpose-built specialist areas for visual arts and music, a basketball stadium and a library. All spaces are heated and air-conditioned. The grounds are well established with attractive native gardens and a range of play areas for students including an adventure playground covered with shade cloth. Other areas include a large oval, basketball and netball courts, bat tennis courts, sandpits, passive play areas and cricket nets. The majority of the school¿s learning spaces are conducive to the implementation of flexible learning communities and this initiative is linked to the implementation of Professional Learning Communities as a school priority. The socio-economic profile of the school is high and the proportion of students with English as a second language is mid/high compared to the state. Student enrolments for the year 2020 are 440 students. The school attracts students from both our local community and the wider community as a result of our reputation as being a high-performing school. Strathmore Primary School aims to fully develop each young person academically, socially, emotionally and physically so they are well-adjusted students who perform to the very best of their ability in all areas. We believe this can be best achieved in a happy, caring, safe and stimulating environment with the mutual commitment, support and cooperation of teachers, parents, students and the wider school community. A culture of collegiality and professionalism is developing at Strathmore Primary. Professional Learning Teams have been established at all levels with recent changes strengthening the teaching and learning programs. Staff are further developing in the use of evidence and data to inform planning for student learning. Teachers have raised expectations of student learning and continue to target the students who require additional learning support and extension. Through acquisition of additional and latest ICT equipment and a BYOD program from Years 3 to 6 we are well equipped to embrace learning through high quality teaching and tools for students to reach their potential. The school implements a School Wide Positive Behaviour Support Framework (PBS) as a means to improve consistency of behaviour management and acknowledgement across the school.