Overview

Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time

Salary: Salary not specified

Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2

Occupation: Education and training

Location: Melbourne - Northern suburbs

Reference: 1550848

Selection Criteria

- Capacity to undertake routine support tasks across a range of functions in one or more work areas within a school environment, particularly those with challenging behaviours.

- Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively with members of the School community,including student, and the capacity to provide support and/ or attendant care.

- Capacity to work co-operatively with a range of people including teachers, Education Support, Students and Parents.

- A commitment to professional learning and growth.

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.

An education support class position at this range commencing at the base will initially be limited to undertaking routine tasks that are carried out under close supervision and direction. Work that carries some degree of independence will generally involve a limited number of tasks performed on a regular basis where priorities are clear, procedures are well established, and direction is readily available. Subject to any specific qualification and/or training requirement, an education support class employee employed in this range may be progressively required to undertake coordination, specialised student/teacher support tasks, or technical tasks as experience in the role is gained.

Responsibilities

ES teacher aides are responsible to their classroom teacher(s) and the leadership team. ES teacher aides will work as a cooperative member of a classroom team, attend all required meetings and professional development sessions.

ES teacher aides will work and communicate with students and possess the necessary aptitude to perform a variety of duties which will include classroom assistance, excursion supervision, personal care, tasks related to maintaining the classroom environment and/or producing teaching and learning resources as described below. Duties may also include whole school resource making, resource organisation and support (for example, keeping the resource rooms/shared spaces, such as bike sheds tidy).

Specific duties include:

- Work with teachers and other teacher aides as part of a team delivering educational programs to students.
- Communicate with students in the delivery of educational programs and support the implementation of the students, individual communication system (for example, PECS program).
- Support teachers with the implementation of student programs and daily routines.
- Support teachers by providing a consistent approach to learning and positive behaviour support.
- Observe students and share observations with teachers.




- Under the direction of the teacher, assist with communications between school, parents/carers and the wider school community.

Supervision

- Assist with the supervision of students in the classroom, playground, on excursions, at camps and whilst participating in other school programs.
- Support with the implementation of the swimming program, including swimming in the pool and helping students change.

Personal Care and Student Wellbeing

- Communicate and build relationships with students.
- Assist students in the development of independent life skills.
- Assist students with toileting and or menstrual management.
- Assist students during eating time.
- Provide physical and emotional care for students.

Prepare and Maintain the Classroom Environment

- Ensure work areas are clean and safe, and that classrooms are left clean and tidy at the conclusion of programs.
- Set up classrooms and help with classroom organisation such as setting up for learning activities.
- Tidy resource cupboards and assist with the management of teaching and learning resources (sorting, and auditing etc.).

Produce Teaching and Learning Resources

- Prepare materials (photocopying/binding/laminating) and make educational aids and curriculum resources as directed by the teacher.
- Put up classroom displays and make other visuals.

Other Responsibilities

- Undertake other duties such as joining committees or assisting with the organisation of special events.
- Attend and participate in all staff meetings (campus and whole school), section meetings and classroom team meetings.
- Attend staff professional development programs provided by the school.
- Assist members of the leadership team and student support services team with other duties as required.
- Drive the school buses (P plate drivers are not permitted to drive school buses). All bus drivers must provide a copy of their licence to the school.
- Adhering to the Child Safety Standards as outlined in Ministerial Order 870 and signing the Child Safety Code of Conduct.

Who May Apply

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

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 flexible 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 [email protected]

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:

https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-protected-standards/policy

DE Values

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:

https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview

Other Information

- 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 https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal

Conditions of Employment

- 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 https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal

Location Profile

Coburg Special Developmental School caters for 80 students aged 5-18 with an intellectual disability typically with an IQ below 50. Some students have additional learning needs such as challenging behaviours, communication, and high sensory needs. We provide a caring and challenging environment that enhances learning, personal growth, and wellbeing for all students.

Coburg SDS relocated in April 2024 to a new purpose-built school still located in Coburg and we are very proud of our calm and peaceful environment. Our new school has permanent facilities that allows us to cater for up to 96 students.

Coburg SDS staff work as a cohesive trans-disciplinary team with a child-centred approach which includes well established positive behaviour supports across the school, weekly classroom child centred learning collaborative meetings with our therapy staff, and allocated team planning time.

We have small class sizes and offer H&PE;, Music and Art as specialist subjects. Our senior students run our Cafe Coburg as part of their internal Work Experience.

Coburg SDS delivers educational programs that build independence, engagement, and improved outcomes and are looking for staff who are eager to join a team that will `make a difference¿ for our school. Our current strategic plan ensures communication, functional skills and social and emotional learning are embedded through all aspects of our programs. We provide our students with a practical and functional program that includes social, physical, sensory, and work education. The development of effective communication systems for all our students is a major focus. Our curriculum is based on the Victorian Curriculum with a majority of students working on levels A-D.

Learning goals for each student are established through negotiated education plans developed in collaboration between education and therapy staff and families.

Our three school values ¿Building Relationships¿, ¿Building Communication¿ and ¿Building Independence¿ are an integral part of our school day and reflect the importance placed by the school on our SW-PBIS framework.

Applications close Monday 9 November 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

27 October 2026

📌 Teacher Aide (West Melbourne)
🏢 Government schools
📍 West Melbourne