Teacher Aide

School Profile

Kingswood Primary School is located in an attractive, quiet residential area of Dingley Village.  We have 590 students (25 classes). The school’s educational philosophy is based around the concept of laying the ‘Foundations for Success’ and making a ‘Positive Difference’ to the lives of every student. To achieve this, it is important to discover the individual talents of each child, to put students in an environment where they want to learn and where they can discover their true passion.

Kingswood is a Habits of Mind School.  Habits of Mind are dispositions that are skilfully and mindfully employed by intelligent people when confronted with challenges. Kingswood implements 'Visible Thinking' protocols from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Habits of Mind and Visible Thinking are strategies that assist students to problem solve, become more intelligent and successful students and adults in later years.  We are extremely passionate about developing the thinking skills of our students so that they will be successful throughout their lives.

Kingswood’s Brand is engaging, innovative and caring in everything we do to cultivate a great teaching and learning environment.  At Kingswood we value that:

1. We are here for the students

2. Lead the way

3. Thrive in a team culture

4. A place to shine

5. Connected to community

Kingswood Primary has flexible teaching spaces, allowing us to design a curriculum that meets the needs of the 3rd millennium learners. Students are provided various entry and exit points to support learning in English, Mathematics and Inquiry skills. Students have the latest technology such as PCs, Chromebooks, MacBooks, iPads and interactive TVs in every classroom.  The school is a leader in innovative technology and proudly provides specialist programs in Science, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Japanese and Physical Education that all complement class programs.

Further opportunities for our students are provided through a range of support and extension programs.  Students are given opportunities to participate in range of extra-curricular programs including adventure camps, skiing and the Energy Breakthrough Challenge.  We offer Japan Study Tours for Year 5 and 6 students every two years.

Kingswood is a Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden school.  Students are introduced to the pleasures of preparing, cooking and eating a variety of foods they have grown in the garden.  We even have our own free-range chickens and fresh eggs are collected daily.

Who are we looking for?

Staff at Kingswood Primary School, regardless of classification or experience, are expected to possess four central and inter-related attributes:

- Preparedness to work within a culture of sharing and collaboration

- Capacity to assist in building a sense of community

- Strive for continual improvement in professional effectiveness by participating in the learning process

- Possess a love or learning and role model being a life-long learner

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 communicate effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills.

SC3  Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position including working with students with challenging behaviours.

SC4  A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.

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 

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.

At Kingswood Primary School the inclusion team works in two teams to support a range of students from Years Prep to 6 (predominantly Prep to 2) with diverse social, emotional, behavioural, communication and educational needs. The successful applicant will be experienced in implementing classroom adjustments for students with challenging behaviours, will be able to work within the team as well as to individually manage simple issues. You will be well supported through regular team meetings and professional learning.

• 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.

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

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. 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