Schools (Government) | Learning Group Assistant | Melbourne

Job Description Location: Melbourne | Western Metropolitan
Job type: Part time / From 28/01/2025
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Education and Training
Reference: 1457113
Location Profile Riverwalk Primary School is a newly established government primary school located on Timbarra Drive, Werribee.
Our school has facilities to cater for a long-term enrolment of 525 students and has a co-located two room kindergarten.
Riverwalk Primary School is located within an extensive growth corridor and has been master-planned to allow for a peak enrolment of up to 1,100 students.

Riverwalk Primary School has two large learning neighborhoods which include general and specialist teaching spaces, an administration building, a performing arts and physical education building.
In addition to this, the school has a range of outside facilities, including two playgrounds and a learning street that encompasses flexible learning options with both indoor and outdoor areas.
The school integrates the latest technology as a tool to support learning, including iPads, laptops, and a range of STEM resources.

Riverwalk Primary School is a supported inclusion school designed to cater for a higher proportion of students with disability.
The school is designed to ensure that all students can access a high-quality education closer to home.
Supported Inclusion Schools are a new addition to the Victorian education system and it is a model which balances targeted support that is greater than a standard mainstream school, with a level of inclusivity that is greater than a stand-alone specialist school.

Our vision is to be an inclusive school community where everyone is empowered to achieve excellence.
This vision is captured in the motto 'Achieving Excellence'.
Our mission is to provide a safe, inclusive and supported learning environment that inspires and challenges all members of the community to embrace learning and achieve academic, social, emotional and physical excellence.

Riverwalk Primary School is committed to:
Building a culture of high expectations and acknowledging that every student can learn and has the right to learn Empowering all learners to achieve excellence and celebrating their success Establishing a safe, inclusive and supported learning environment that is conducive to learning Developing a professional learning community that focuses on the continuous improvement of teaching and learning Delivering a high quality, student-focused, rigorous and relevant curriculum that meets the learning needs of all students Empowering learners to take ownership and be active participants in their own learning Building resilience and supporting students to be happy, healthy and confident learners Engaging with parents, carers and the wider community as genuine partners in learning.
Riverwalk Primary School's values are inclusion, collaboration, resilience and excellence.

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 Monday - Friday (8.45am-3.15pm)
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 involving accountability for a single function, e.g., ensuring data is properly maintained or the coordination 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 requiring specific qualifications and/or training.
Technical tasks that require a sound knowledge of basic technical and/or scientific principles.
An education support class position at this range will initially be limited to undertaking routine tasks 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.

Responsibilities 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.
Communicates with students 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.
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.

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.

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.

DE Values The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights.

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.
Conditions of Employment This 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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