Learning Support

Drysdale Primary School is situated on the Bellarine Peninsula, 25 minutes drive from Geelong, and is a well-regarded primary school with a current enrolment of 365 students. The school was established in 1875 and will soon be commemorating its 150 years. Its vision is to be a fully inclusive school providing the highest quality of education for each one of its students in their academic learning, their personal development and the development of their individual skills.To support the continued success and progress of learning across the school, teachers are involved in four School Improvement Teams for English, Mathematics, Wellbeing and Inquiry Learning & Sustainability. These teams lead the work of the AIP and Strategic Plan goals, to ensure the quality education of all students in an engaging curriculum program.Drysdale Primary School has a strong inclusion and wellbeing approach for all students, to support their academic, social, and emotional learning each day, with ES staff assisting the learning in classes and all aspects of the school. The school has a qualified, full-time social worker who supports the engagement and wellbeing of students across the school, providing proactive intervention to students through growth mindset, social skill and other support programs.The school offers considerable support through our quality teaching programs at all ability levels. A high proportion of students achieve standards more than the state expectation, with many of our Year 5/6 students participating in the High Abilities Program each term.Drysdale Primary School currently offers four specialist programs - Physical Education, Indonesian, Performing Arts and Visual Arts. They provide students with a breadth and balance for learning while complementing the strong focus on English and Mathematics.The school is an SWPBS school including the teaching of our 5 School Values - Resilience, Acceptance, Integrity, Success and Enjoyment - and the Respectful Relationships curriculum. These values underpin everything we do and all the decisions we make. The school has a well-founded reputation for the quality of its personal learning and student leadership programs. It provides many opportunities for students to have a voice and be involved in extra-curricular activities each year. The school has strong connections to the community through the Drysdale Community Market and its Parents and Friends Group.Job DescriptionLocation: GeelongJob type: Part time / From 28/01/2025Organisation: Schools (Government)Salary: Salary not specifiedOccupation: Education and TrainingReference: 1448461Selection CriteriaSC1 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.RoleAttendance requirement 30 hours over 5 days.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.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.ResponsibilitiesProvides routine support for teachers including assisting with planning of student routinesSupports communication between teachers and parentsCommunicates with teachers on routine matters related to students and/or other responsibilitiesProvides basic physical care and wellbeing support for students such as toileting, meals, and liftingCommunicating with student/s to support comprehension of basic tasks and informationAddresses immediate behavioural presentations relating to specific students within a classroom setting aligned to school policy and procedureProvides basic support and supervision for individuals or groups of up to 4 students within a classroom settingSupports teachers in the coordination of educational programs independently or under minimal supervisionProvides medical intervention support to a student/s, under specific conditions, with appropriate training and guidanceProvides specialised communication support for students and teachers in areas such as AUSLAN and brailleWho May ApplyIndividuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.EEO AND OHS CommitmentApplicants 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 StandardsVictorian 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.Conditions of EmploymentThis vacancy is specifically linked to Student Support Funding and is ongoing. If the funding reduces or ceases during the first seven years of employment, employment may cease subject to the provision of at least 12 weeks' notice.
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