Department of Education Victoria – Hamlyn Heights VIC

Hamlyn Views School is a Special Developmental School for students from Foundation to Year 12, located in Hamlyn Heights, Geelong. Our students have a diagnosed moderate to severe intellectual disability, with many also presenting with additional needs, including a significant proportion on the autism spectrum.

At Hamlyn Views, students are at the centre of everything we do. We provide a safe, inclusive and flexible learning workplace that recognises each students strengths, abilities and individuality, and supports them to engage, grow and succeed.

Our teachers, education support staff and allied health professionals work collaboratively to deliver high-quality, evidence-informed teaching and learning programs that promote independence, wellbeing and meaningful life skills. We hold high expectations for all learners and design learning experiences that enable students to reach their full potential and participate actively in their community.

Our vision is to be an outstanding provider of inclusive education that promotes individuality, fosters innovation and sets high expectations for all. Our core values of Learning, Safety and Respectunderpin everything we do and align with our School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support approach.

Hamlyn Views School is committed to Respectful Relationships, Safe Schools and maintaining a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse, racism and discrimination. We actively foster a culture of inclusion, diversity, gender equality and safety for students, staff and families.

Selection Criteria

SC1. Student Relationships and Behaviour Support

Demonstrated ability to develop positive,



respectful and trusting relationships with students with diverse learning and behavioural needs, and to provide consistent, patient and supportive assistance to promote positive behaviour, engagement and participation.

SC2. Understanding and Responding to Behaviour

Demonstrated ability to recognise and respond appropriately to a range of behaviours, including behaviours of concern, using positive, proactive and student-centred strategies. Demonstrated capacity to remain calm and consistent when supporting students experiencing heightened emotions or challenging behaviours.

SC3. Individualised Student Support

Demonstrated ability to follow and implement individual student support strategies, programs and behaviour plans, and to work collaboratively with teachers and other members of the school team to support the student's learning, wellbeing, communication and participation.

SC4. Communication, Teamwork and Professional Practice

Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to communicate respectfully with students and work collaboratively with teachers, education support staff, families and other professionals. Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.

SC5. Child Safety, Inclusion and Initiative

Demonstrated commitment to child safety, student wellbeing, inclusion and the dignity of students with disability. Demonstrated capacity to use initiative,



respond flexibly to changing student needs and contribute positively to a safe, supportive and inclusive school environment.

Role

About the Role

Hamlyn Views School is seeking an experienced, compassionate and enthusiastic Education Support staff member to provide individualised support to a student with complex learning, communication and behavioural needs.

This is a specialised role, working closely with the students, classroom teachers and wider education support team to promote student wellbeing, safety, engagement and participation in school life.

The successful applicant will develop positive and trusting relationships with students and provide consistent, calm and supportive assistance throughout the school day. They will assist students to participate in classroom learning, social activities and the broader school environment while supporting the implementation of individualised behaviour and wellbeing strategies.

The role requires someone who is patient, resilient and able to remain calm and responsive when students are experiencing heightened emotions or behaviours of concern. The successful applicant will understand the importance of looking beyond the behaviour, recognising that behaviour can be a form of communication, and responding in a respectful and student-centred manner.

Working collaboratively with Leadership, classroom staff and other members of the school team will be an important part of the role. The successful applicant will be expected to follow individual student plans and strategies, provide feedback to relevant staff, attend meetings and contribute to a consistent approach to supporting the student's needs.

Range 3

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