Student Support Worker - Melbourne, Australia - Education and Training

Education and Training

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Melbourne, Australia

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Location:
Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan

Job type:
Part time / From 27/01/ /12/2023

Organisation:
Education and Training

Salary:
Salary not specified

Occupation:
Education and Training

Reference:

Selection Criteria:

Demonstrated ability to work with young people with challenging behaviours.
Demonstrated ability to work in a team and follow a shared philosophical approach
Demonstrated understanding of child and adolescent development and the impact of trauma on this development.
Demonstrated commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.
Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to support programs and curriculum which are considerate of the learning needs and perspectives of students from culturally diverse backgrounds, including those of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent

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.
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.

It is well known that engagement and participation at school is a significant protective factor for adolescents.

Therefore, the number one role of the student support worker is to assist students to engage with learning at the Pavilion school.

The Pavilion School students present with a range of complex life situations and require individual attention in the classroom.

The role as student support worker involves supporting these students with their learning, assisting them to regulate their behaviour using limit setting and being a positive role model in the class.

Responsibilities:

Specific duties

Provision of support to teachers during class time as directed by teachers
Provision of individual support to students during class to assist with their learning
Provision of support to students who are having difficulty regulating their behaviour including the implementation of Pavilion expectations.
Participation in professional learning with other student support workers and whole team
Attending dedicated supervision sessions with leadership supervisor
Data base updating
Other duties as directed by the Pavilion Coordinator

Who May Apply:

Individuals with