Occupation: Education and training

Location: Melbourne - Southern suburbs

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Location Profile

Yarrabah School is school for children with moderate to severe disabilities. Yarrabah is located in the bayside suburb of Aspendale. Yarrabah School caters for students from 2.8 to 18 years of age. Yarrabah School believes all students can learn and experience success. A comprehensive and integrated curriculum is offered with the flexibility to meet the needs of each student.

Selection Criteria

Please address the Key Selection Criteria in no more than 4 pages.

KSC1How do you support teachers, specialists and therapy staff in the delivery of engaging programs for students with additional needs.

KSC5 A commitment to participate & contribute to a professional learning community.

Role

A Teacher Assistant at Yarrabah is required to support teachers in the delivery of education and life skills programs and to assist students with personal attendant care.

Part time hours may be negotiated.

Responsibilities

Work within an expectation of flexibility across the school.

Assist students during educational programs and be guided by teachers and therapy staff.

Assist with the supervision of pupils in playgrounds, at camps, on excursions, in sporting and recreational activities, therapy activities, life skills.

Assist with toileting, meals and moving students requiring special care.

Assist in the preparation of student resources, equipment and curriculum support resources.

Assist students on an individual or group basis in specific learning areas.

Assist and support the implementation of instructional programs.

Provide basic physical and emotional care for students.

Ensure work areas and materials, equipment and appliances are maintained in a clean and ready to use condition.

Other duties as determined by the Leadership team.





Who May Apply

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position. Preferably experience working in a Special School.

Must hold acurrent Employee Working With Children¿s check.

Diversity and Inclusion

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 versatile 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

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.

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:

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:

- 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.
- 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

Applications close Tuesday 20 October 2026 at 11.59pm

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📌 Teacher Aide - Special Education (Melbourne)
🏢 State Government Of Victoria, Australia
📍 Melbourne