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Integration Aide - Education Support

Laurimar Primary School

About Laurimar Primary School

Laurimar Primary is now an established school in its 12th year, built by the Department of Education and Training (DET) opening in 2009. Laurimar is situated on 3.4 hectares of land, 30km from the CBD, in Melbourne's northern residential growth area. We are incredibly proud of our school and the many things that makes it so unique. We proudly celebrate a strong culture of inclusion, difference and diversity so that each individual can confidently reach their full potential.

The school has a current population of 1016 students. Growth within the school has been rapid over the decade. The school continues to grow due to our positive reputation within the Doreen and wider community and has a strong focus on excellence in Primary Education. It is the aim of all staff to help the children settle into their dynamic school community and build 21st Century Learning skills, attitudes, values and respect that they need to fully participate in the rich educational life of our school.

We are currently seeking an Integration Aide - Education Support.

Responsibilities

  • Assist students on an individual or group basis in specific learning areas.
  • Assist with the communication between students and teachers, particularly the interpretation of instructions.
  • Provide basic physical and emotional care for students.
  • Participate in team meetings.
  • Assist with toileting, meals, lifting, and administration of medication to students requiring special care.
  • Assist with the supervision of pupils in playgrounds, at camps, on excursions, in sporting activities, therapy activities and life skills.
  • Assist in the preparation of student resources and equipment.
  • Prepare basic curriculum support resources.
  • Set up and put away equipment and materials in support of teaching programs.
  • Observe students and draw the attention of the teacher to them where necessary.
  • Participate in the monitoring and evaluation of programs and evaluation of individual student involvement and achievement.
  • Assist with communication between teachers and non-English speaking parents/students.
  • Assist in the translation of documents.
  • Assist students with the preparation and service of meals.
  • Ensure work areas and materials, equipment and appliances are maintained in a clean and ready to use condition.
  • Assist in the preparation of equipment and purchasing of materials and supplies as required.

Selection criteria

  • SC1: Capacity to undertake routine support tasks across a range of functions in one or more work areas within a school environment.
  • SC2: Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively with members of the school community including students and the capacity to provide support and/or attendant care to students where necessary.
  • SC3: Demonstrated proficiency in the use of office systems, software or technical equipment as relevant to the position.
  • SC4: Capacity to work cooperatively with a range of people including teachers, education support, students and parents.
  • SC5: Demonstrated empathic and supportive nature in regards to the care and management of students as well as a demonstrated understanding of confidentiality and tact.
  • SC6: Demonstrate a capacity to support students who have a significant physical disability and ability to support students with significant behaviour needs.

Further 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 and induction and support programs provided.

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 http://www.education.vic.gov.

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.

How to apply

Click Apply Now to submit your application. Please ensure that your application includes:

  • A resume including relevant experience as well as personal details (name, address and contact numbers, business and home)
  • A section addressing the selection criteria and the requirements for application under the Who May Apply section
  • Names and contact numbers (telephone and email if possible) of two referees

Please note that the selection panel may seek additional referees beyond those you name. Consistent with policy, we shall advise you if we will take this action.

Contact [email protected], using the subject line: Integration Aide - Education Support enquiry via EthicalJobs for any queries.

A position description is attached.

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