Integration Aide

Auburn Primary School was established in 1889 and is a vibrant school which prides itself on a strong sense of community, student engagement and parent participation. Our balanced, comprehensive curriculum addresses both academic and social learning.

Residing in a pleasant, established, inner suburban residential area in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, our school has enjoyed significant enrolment growth in the past seven years, with a current enrolment of approx 390 students. The school possesses spacious and well-maintained grounds and garden areas and the site has a heritage overlay. All learning spaces facilitate team teaching ¿ an expectation at our school ¿ aiming to make practice public, rather than private and to continue our goal of creating communities of learners. 

We provide a range of curriculum experiences through our classroom and specialist programs ¿ Chinese Mandarin, Visual Arts, Performing Arts and Physical Education. Our bi-annual performances are an opportunity for our students to showcase their talents. There are digital display screens in every learning space, and either Apple or Samsung devices in all Foundation ¿ Year 2 classrooms as well as a one: one notebook or BYOTablet program for Years 3 to 6.

Our school values and the student code of conduct provide a solid basis on which to develop responsibility in our students. We adopt a multi-age philosophy with students being grouped in the following ways ¿ Foundation, Year 1/2, Year 3/4, Year 5/6. While the development of strong literacy and numeracy skills are core to our programs, we recognise the importance of providing a curriculum that personalises the learning path for each student, and work hard to create an environment that fosters learning through integrated inquiry. In Foundation ¿ Year 2 we apply an investigative play approach, leading into explicit literacy and numeracy teaching via clinic groups. This is based on the Walker Learning model. Clinic group teaching is used to address literacy and numeracy concepts and skills in Years 3-6, taught through an inquiry focus and approach. Across the school, we are strongly focussed on the developmental nature of learning, supporting students to move from `where they¿re at¿ to the next step along the learning continuum, but always maintaining high levels of engagement and challenge.

Team teaching, a commitment to following the school vision, and a determination to contribute positively and proactively to a community of learners are all strong expectations of staff at Auburn.

Having a strong belief that we are all leaders in some aspect of our roles, we consciously foster leadership development opportunities. An in-school shadowing and mentoring program forms part of this development, which School Council supports via an annual study grant. Other professional learning is focussed on a strong research base, using highly qualified and regarded personnel with whom we form links over an extended period of time.

For all interested applicants, every member of staff is an integral part of our team at Auburn Primary School. All staff are dedicated to student support, foster a positive culture for learning and wellbeing, and enable best outcomes for students, staff and community. Please note, that this particular role involves working with students who, at times, require toileting support, and this may include requirements for lifting. Professional learning will be provided, and a positive growth mindset is desirable. 

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.

For this position, attendance is required for 9:000am-3:30pm Monday to Friday. Please note, Department salary for education support class can be found here and for this role can be calculated pro-rata based on approximately 0.79 time fraction (30.00 paid hours per week).

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.

• 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
• Communicating with student/s 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, including rostering and organising the work of a team of aides, providing routine co-ordination, guidance, and support to other student support staff, liaising with external providers of support services about clearly defined support needs and resources, assisting teachers with the communication of student outcomes and educational programs
• 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

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

The Department of Education and Training 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. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department.  The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces.  It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants can contact Brett West, Yamatji man, in the Koorie Outcomes Division to talk about the recruitment process, the Department and supports for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in the Department. Mobile: 0477 726 *** or email on: **********@education.vic.gov.au

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.au/about/programs/health/protect/Pages/childsafestandards.aspx

The Department’s employees commit to upholding DET’s Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. DET’s Values complement each school’s own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the DET values is available at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/workm/Pages/Public-Sector-Values.aspx

• 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.
• Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx

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.