Teacher Support 0.97 5 days/week - Niddrie and Keilor East Campuses 2027 School Year only Department of Education Victoria – Niddrie VIC

3d ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

Niddrie Autistic Schoolis a government school in South-West Victoria Region and has at its foundation a reputation for providing an exemplary education for students with autism.

There is a commitment to excellence, which is communicated, to staff, students and families. Members of staff have high expectations and a belief that every child can learn and achieve. The school has profound expertise in developing and implementing Individual Educational Plans (IEPs) and in assessing and monitoring the learning of students to ensure the goals in IEPs are achieved.

Niddrie Autistic School is situated 16 kms north of the Central Business District (CBD) in the suburb of Niddrie. The school enrolstudents diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The philosophy of the school is to provide an intensive program for students with autism to build their social communication and sense of self and others which will guide their inclusion and participation through their early years of schooling and beyond.

Enrolment numbers are currently at160students for 2026, but will increase as the new campus evolves. The majority of students travel from a wide geographical area and travel to Niddrie by a contract bus service.

The Department of Education has announced a new campus for Niddrie Autistic School. The campus will have places for up to 32 Year 4 students. Current Year 3 students will have the option to transition to the new campus from Term 4, 2026, ready to commence in 2027. It will be at the former East Keilor Campus of Essendon Keilor College at 82-84 Quinn Grove,



about a 5-minute (2.8km) drive from our school. The successful applicant will be required to work at either campus.

More information can be found on our website:

www.niddrieautisticschool.vic.edu.au

THIS POSITION IS LONG HOURS - MONDAY TO THURSDAY 8.30AM TO 4.30PM AND FRIDAYS 8.30AM TO 4.00PM (0.97 TIME FRACTION)

The successful applicant will be required to work across the Niddrie and/or the Keilor East campus.

Selection Criteria

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 qualified learning and growth for both self and others.

Role 5 days/week for 2027 school year only

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:

Specific support tasks to achieve outcomes. Typically, this will involve accountability for a single function, (e.g. 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 (e.g. 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 tha

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