Secondary Teacher Assistant - Melbourne, Australia - Schools (Government)

Schools (Government)

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Melbourne, Australia

3 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Location:
Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan

Job type:
Full time / From 15/04/2024

Organisation:
Schools (Government)

Salary:
Salary not specified

Occupation:
Teacher

Reference:

Selection Criteria:

Capacity to undertake effective education support strategies to support student learning in numeracy and literacy across a range of work areas within a school environment
Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively with members of the school community including teachers, education support, health professionals, students and parents.
Demonstrated relevant qualifications/experience and attributes specific to the role and the skills and attributes to effectively engage with students at educational risk.
Demonstrated commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.
A demonstrated commitment to ensure the safety of all students and uphold Oakwood School's Child Safety Code of Conduct.

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

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:

Support the teaching of literacy and numeracy development under the supervision and direction of the classroom teacher.
Support students in their individual learning goals.
Encourage and support the Oakwood School motto of learning, respect and empowerment.
Work efficiently and effectively with other team members.
Provide feedback to staff members on student progress and or concerns.
Research, collate, photocopy and assemble appropriate classroom materials. under the direction of the classroom teacher.
Build rapport with students and engage students in learning.
Provide a safe and secure environment to all students and role model a calm and consistent approach.
Set up and put away equipment and materials.
Assist with supervising students in art and PE.
Contribute to the school culture: welcoming, supportive, accepting, encouraging, and professional.
Communicate clearly and positively.
Maintain professionalism when dealing with behaviour management.
Visual communication: displays, promotion, photography, video.
Participate in team meetings and professional development.
Assist in the office when required: answering telephones, greeting people, faxing, photocopying, signing in of mail.
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