Teacher Aide

Antonio Park Primary School is a learning community that believes in the achievement of excellence and the fulfilment of individual potential. Students, staff and families value our strong connection to each other and the school within a caring, inclusive and safe environment.

Antonio Park Primary School was established in 1960. Bordering Antonio Park, the school is home to over 500 students, 42 staff (including 3 principal class), and also to a variety of native birds, possums and the occasional echidna or kangaroo. We enjoy a reputation as one of Australia¿s leading schools in Environmental Education with the school achieving accreditation as a 5 Star Sustainable School in 2006. Students at the school take care of our pet goats and free-range chickens throughout the year, and are educated about sustainable practices.

Antonio Park continues to operate at its maximum enrolment of 22 classes. Our structure aims to capitalise on the advantages of both straight grades and multi-age settings, with straight grades running in our Junior School (Foundation, Grade 1 and Grade 2) and multi-age grades in our Senior School (Grade 3/4 and 5/6). Staff work in Professional Learning Communities in both their level teams and their curriculum teams and use data to inform their teaching and learning programs.

Antonio Park is exceptionally well resourced. The school has been fully refurbished over the last 15 years. All of our modern classrooms contain interactive projectors and access to Chromebooks and iPads. We run a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program in our Senior School, which offers parents a choice of providing either a Windows notebook or Chromebook for their child. The school utilises G-Suite apps across Grade 1-6 and Compass as a communication and reporting tool.

Classroom programs are supported by specialist teachers in Indonesian, Library, Physical Education, Visual Arts and Performing Arts. A wide variety of extra curricula activities including choir, Running Club and gardening ensure that there is something for every child. Parents are supported through programs such as Classroom Helpers and a variety of information nights on student wellbeing and classroom programs throughout the year.

We believe that values provide a basis for actions and decision making within the school and provide all members of the school community with shared expectations. At Antonio Park Primary School, there is a strong sense of harmony, cohesiveness, commitment and pride in the school. Through the promotion of our school values of Empathy, Responsibility, Resilience, Independence and Confidence (`ERRIC¿ ¿ our school mascot chicken), children are encouraged to develop a sense of wellbeing and are supported in developing healthy relationships with others. They are encouraged to be independent, accept increasing responsibility for their learning and to do their best.

Student voice is particularly important to Antonio Park Primary School. Our students fulfil a variety of leadership roles through our Junior School Council (JSC), Environmental Leaders, House Captains, School Captains, Specialist Leaders, and Peace Makers. Through these roles, students build a sense of pride and belonging to our school and are able to help guide school improvement and contribute to the wider community.

Visitors often comment not just on our beautiful bushland setting but also on the great feel of the school and the positive energy that permeates through classrooms. This atmosphere is in part generated by a staff that is bright and cheery, is passionate about education, has a great sense of fun, exhibits strong levels of support for colleagues and displays warmth in its interactions with others. The school encourages an `open door¿ approach where parent and community contribution and participation are valued. Whilst there is a strong sense of community everywhere you look, for many the school is more like a family. Our enthusiastic, caring and dedicated staff has embraced the many changes that are so much a feature of today¿s education and greatly value the wonderful support from parents and strong links to local community groups.

Several community events are evidence of long-standing traditions of this sense of community and of the mutual support between home and school. Annual events include Junior and Senior Athletics Sports, whole-school Cross Country, Senior Swimming Sports, and our famous annual Fete and whole-school Production. An excellent camping program is offered to all children from year 2 to year 6. Parent participation in the school programs can be seen by the large numbers of parents who assist classroom teachers each day during literacy and numeracy times, the number who assist with excursions, camps and the great support we receive with our school production. Our parent community and particularly our School Council are committed to improving the school, its grounds and facilities in order to help us provide the best learning environment possible for our students.

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.

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.

Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.

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).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via *******@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:

 https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy

The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department'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 department values is available at:

 https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview

• 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