2027 - Teacher Aide - 4 Hours / 5 Days - Fixed Term

Ararat Primary School, known locally as ¿800¿ is a welcoming and inclusive school striving to provide high quality education for the community of Ararat and the surrounding area. We encourage and foster our school values within our students of Respect, Integrity, Courage and Honesty (RICH) and strive to create forward thinking and independent learners.

Ararat Primary School is located in Ararat, a regional town in Southwest Victoria, approximately 200km northwest of Melbourne. Opening in 1875 we celebrated our 150th anniversary last year and celebrated the high-quality education that has been provided to the community since our opening.

In 2026 we have a total of 222 students across 10 mainstream classes, and an additional 5 specialist classes consisting of Visual Art, Kitchen Garden, PE, Science and Auslan. Our days are comprised of 5 x 50-minute sessions divided into 3 teaching blocks. We have 32 staff employed in 2026 with opportunities for growth and professional development encompassing all areas of teaching.

Our leadership structure consists of a Principal, Assistant Principal and a Leading Teacher (Disability and Inclusion)

To discuss this job opportunity or any other related to Ararat Primary School please contact Natalie Dowsett on (03) 5352 1*

Location Profile

Ararat Primary School, known locally as ¿800¿ is a welcoming and inclusive school striving to provide high quality education for the community of Ararat and the surrounding area. We encourage and foster our school values within our students of Respect, Integrity, Courage and Honesty (RICH) and strive to create forward thinking and independent learners.

Ararat Primary School is located in Ararat,



a regional town in Southwest Victoria, approximately 200km northwest of Melbourne. Opening in 1875 we celebrated our 150th anniversary last year and celebrated the high-quality education that has been provided to the community since our opening.

In 2026 we have a total of 222 students across 10 mainstream classes, and an additional 5 specialist classes consisting of Visual Art, Kitchen Garden, PE, Science and Auslan. Our days are comprised of 5 x 50-minute sessions divided into 3 teaching blocks. We have 32 staff employed in 2026 with opportunities for growth and career development encompassing all areas of teaching.

Our leadership structure consists of a Principal, Assistant Principal and a Leading Teacher (Disability and Inclusion)

To discuss this job opportunity or any other related to Ararat Primary School please contact Natalie Dowsett on (03) 5352 1*

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 professional learning and growth for both self and others.

Role

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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 i

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