Integration Aide (classroom based student support)

Department of Education Victoria – Bentleigh VIC

21h ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

Are you a patient, caring person who loves helping children thrive? Would you like a rewarding Integration Aide role at a supportive primary school for 2027? We¿d love to hear from you.

About the role

- Work one-on-one with students with additional needs, helping them take part in learning, build independence and feel a valued part of their class.
- Work closely with classroom teachers, our Wellbeing team and families to support each student¿s Individual Education Plan.
- Support students across the whole school day: in the classroom, in specialist lessons, in the playground and on excursions.
- Help students with routines, emotional regulation and social skills, and celebrate the small wins with them.
- Hours: 5 days a week from 9am ¿ 3:30pm (days and hours negotiable)

What we’re looking for

- A warm, patient and calm approach, especially when things get tricky
- Experience supporting children with additional needs (such as autism, ADHD or learning difficulties) is highly regarded
- A team player who is flexible and reliable
- A current Working with Children Check (required)

Who is Valkstone Primary?

- We are located in East Bentleigh, with around 636 students, 62 staff and 25 classes in 2027.
- Our students enjoy a wide range of specialist subjects including Japanese, Music, PE, Art and STEM, with our STEM classroom having a fish pond, chickens and a vegie patch
- We have great facilities, including basketball and netball courts, a full-sized grassed oval, five playgrounds,



an outdoor chess board and the GESAC swimming facilities across the road.
- There is something for every child, from choir and maths olympiads to coding, robotics and a passionate Pokémon club.

Why us

- You won¿t be on your own. Our Integration team meet as a full team weekly, for professional learning and discussion, in order to support the team.
- We are growth mindset focused, for our students and our staff.
- Our school community values and supports the work of every staff member.
- We have an engaged, supportive parent community with a genuine community-driven approach.

Whether you are new to education support, studying to become a teacher, or an experienced aide looking for a great new school, we¿d love to meet you.

Find out more

- https://valkstoneps.vic.edu.au/
- https://www.instagram.com/explore/locations/15657163/valkstone-primary-school/

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 setting.

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

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.
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📌 Integration Aide (Melbourne)
🏢 Department of Education Victoria
📍 Melbourne