Teacher Aide

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Melbourne VIC
 
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Overview
Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - Southern suburbs
Reference: 1483489
Location Profile
Mordialloc Beach Primary School (MBPS) is a growing educational institution located in the vibrant beachside suburb of Mordialloc. Our mission is to provide an outstanding education for every student within an engaging, challenging, and supportive environment. We strive to stay at the forefront of educational excellence through our dedicated staff, who uphold the highest standards of knowledge, skill, and care. Once again, MBPS has earned recognition in the Influence category for its exceptional academic achievements, with a commitment to ensuring that every student experiences at least one year¿s academic growth.

Vision Statement

DREAM BIG - Expand Your Horizons

Inclusion
Respect
Excellence
Resilience

Our goal is to guide every child to progress at least one year in learning outcomes, helping each student unlock their potential and discover their unique talents and interests. We emphasize understanding the world and how people interact, fostering the development of perspective.
As a school of 250 students, we pride ourselves on being ¿small enough to care, big enough to do. Located near public transport and a thriving shopping precinct, MBPS offers a strong sense of community and belonging for students, families, and locals alike.
We focus on building emotional and social intelligence in both staff and students, believing that people thrive when they are connected to each other and driven by a larger purpose. Literacy and numeracy are central to our curriculum, and we actively encourage curiosity about the world. Gratitude, empathy, and mindfulness are integral to our daily practices, and we aim to promote these values throughout the school.
Our school offers a wide range of teaching and learning opportunities, from individual sessions to large community gatherings. Our teaching staff work collaboratively within Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), aspiring to best practice in pedagogy.
In October, 2024 the demolition of our Block D wing commenced with a $2.8 million grant to build a new stunningly designed architect fit for purpose building, further enhancing our learning environment. We are proud to have a diverse student body, representing 42 different nationalities, and our multicultural celebrations¿focused on food, arts, and culture¿are a highlight of our school year.

Our passionate and dynamic staff are committed to improving learning outcomes for all students, with a particular focus on Literacy and Numeracy. We have specialist teachers in Maths, Science, and phonics, and we collaborate with our local network of schools to keep abreast of best teaching practice based on evidence of which methods actually work to improve student learning outcomes.
For students in Years P-2, we limit the use of technology to encourage social interaction and foundational literacy skills. In Years 3-6, students have the option to participate in a Bring Your Own Device program, using technology to support learning. We encourage outdoor activity during breaks, with no devices allowed in the playground.
As we celebrate our 155th year, MBPS is proud of its rich history and strong community ties. We have launched The Parents Academy, where teachers coach parents on how to support their children's literacy development.
Our traditional double-story brick building, recently repainted to reflect our beachside location, houses nine classrooms. The school is fully air-conditioned and features vibrant learning spaces, a library with a technician, a visual arts centre, and a performing arts hall. We offer French as a Language Other Than English, and our Physical Education program includes after-school sports clinics in cricket, basketball, soccer, and tennis. The Performing Arts Program includes a termly focus of Drama, Music, Dance and Performance. This year's program culminating in a school concert entitled "Colour My World'.
Our programs are innovative and student-driven, including a sustainable vegetable garden, a student-managed market, and a leadership program. We also offer extracurricular activities like Robotics, Chess, Dance, Lego, Music, and Gardening, and have student rock bands, choirs, and environmental monitors managing recycling and caring for school chickens. Our playgrounds are spacious, shaded, and well-equipped with athletic tracks, courts, and fitness areas.
MBPS Community acknowledge that
Learning is the ongoing acquisition by students of knowledge, skills and capabilities, including those defined by the Victorian Curriculum and senior secondary pathways.
Wellbeing is the development of the capabilities necessary to thrive, contribute and respond positively to the challenges and opportunities of life.
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
This position is for 18 hours per week, 6 hours per day on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
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 that are carried out by a range of staff performing routine tasks under direction.
Technical tasks that require a sound knowledge of basic technical and/or scientific principles that are used to develop and adapt work methods and make judgements where there are clear guidelines and limited options. Routine technical support in libraries, science, and information technology would be typical examples.
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
Responsibilities may include:
Provides routine support for teachers including assisting with planning of student routines
Supports communication between teachers and parents
Communicates with teachers on routine matters related to students and/or other responsibilities
Provides basic physical care and wellbeing support for students such as toileting, meals, and lifting
Communicating with student/s to support comprehension of basic tasks and information
Addresses immediate behavioural presentations relating to specific students within a classroom setting aligned to school policy and procedure
Provides basic support and supervision for individuals or groups of up to 4 students within a classroom setting
Supports teachers in the coordination of educational programs independently or under minimal supervision, including rostering and organising the work of a team of aides, providing routine co-ordination, guidance, and support to other student support staff, liaising with external providers of support services about clearly defined support needs and resources, assisting teachers with the communication of student outcomes and educational programs
Provides medical intervention support to a student/s, under specific conditions, with appropriate training and guidance
Provides specialised communication support for students and teachers in areas such as AUSLAN and braille
Who May Apply
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
EEO AND OHS Commitment
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.
The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, 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 family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via marrung@education.vic.gov.au
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-safe-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
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 http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx
Applications close Tuesday 22 July 2025 at 11.59pm
Posted
9 July 2025