Ed Support Level 1-Range 2 - Teacher Aide

Job Details

Job ID: 1482142

Location: Keysborough Gardens PrimarySch

Department: Keysborough Gardens PrimarySch

Role Type: Teacher Aide

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Ongoing/Fixed Term: Fixed Term

Classification: Ed Support Level 1-Range 2

Apply By: 07/13/2025

Location Profile

Keysborough Gardens Primary School officially opened its doors on 28th January 2020. Since then, our enrolments have continued to grow, with approximately 480 students across 23 classes in 2025. Our class structure includes straight classes in Prep to Year 4, with composite classes in Year 5/6. Looking ahead to 2026, we will transition to straight classes across all year levels.

The school is situated on a landscaped 2.2-hectare site in Keysborough South, approximately 27 km southeast of Melbourne. This culturally diverse and rapidly growing community provides a dynamic environment for our students.

Our Learning Spaces & Teaching Approach

At Keysborough Gardens, we provide a learning environment that supports explicit teaching, focusing on strong literacy and numeracy skills. As an accredited International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, we also use a structured inquiry approach that allows students to apply their learning to real-life situations, making learning meaningful and memorable, as well as fostering a love for learning.

Our flexible learning spaces are designed to meet the diverse needs of our students. These spaces are not open-plan but instead consist of a variety of different-sized rooms that allow for explicit teaching sessions in large, medium, or small groups, depending on student needs. This design enables effective differentiation and targeted instruction within our Professional Learning Community model.

High-Quality Teaching & Student Development

Keysborough Gardens Primary School is home to an outstanding team of highly professional, caring, and dedicated teachers who consistently support and inspire students. Our educators use evidence-based approaches to ensure high-quality teaching and learning experiences. As a result of our proactive wellbeing program and comprehensive learning framework, our students have consistently achieved high academic results.

As an IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) school, our learning program goes beyond academics by building essential life skills such as communication, critical thinking, self-management, and social skills. Through this approach, students develop confidence and resilience, preparing them for lifelong success. We provide numerous opportunities for student voice to be heard, fostering a strong sense of belonging and empowerment within our school community.

Curriculum & Programs

We offer a rigorous and engaging curriculum guided by the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP), which aligns with the Victorian Curriculum. Our specialist programs include Physical Education, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, STEM(Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths), and Mandarin, complemented by a growing range of extra-curricular enrichment programs such as school choir, band, and lunchtime clubs (such as chess, robotics, cooking, dance and many more).

Our teachers work collaboratively to plan and deliver high-quality learning experiences tailored to each student¿s individual needs. They use ongoing assessment and student learning data to inform instruction, ensuring that every child experiences growth and success. 

Facilities & School Community

Our school features state-of-the-art learning spaces, including:

• Acoustically designed flexible learning zones
• Whole school library and class libraries 
• Explicit instruction rooms with glass walls for visibility and natural light
• Presentation spaces
• Quiet reading and small-group nooks
• Spaces for art, science, and creative activities
• A well-equipped Performing Arts and Physical Education building, featuring a large gym, Performing Arts room, Mandarin teaching space, and a school canteen used for both canteen services and student food technology classes
• Before & After School Care facilities
• Sports courts, playgrounds, an amphitheatre, an outdoor stage, and grassed play areas
• A passive play zone featuring cubby houses, a teepee, and shaded areas for creative play

In 2025, we will embark on a new building project that includes the development of a new STEM centre and a four-class learning community, as well as the expansion of our playground areas and sports facilities. 

Early 2025 will see the completion of our creative and passive play area, featuring a cubby house café, fire station, and veterinary clinic cubby, along with gardens and a dry creek bed for students to explore and play. 

We are committed to fostering strong partnerships between school and home. Our School Council and parent community play a vital role in supporting the school¿s operations and programs. There are many opportunities for parents and carers to engage in the school, from participating in School Council to joining School Council subcommittees such as the Community Events and Fundraising Committee and the Buildings and Grounds Committee. Parents and carers can also contribute as classroom helpers, assist on school camps and excursions, and share their skills and expertise with students as part of our 

PYP community of experts, connecting their hobbies and occupations to units of inquiry. 

Our Values & Vision

Keysborough Gardens Primary School is built on the core values of Kindness, Empathy, Gratitude, Respect, and Excellence. These values guide our interactions and shape our school culture.

• Kindness ¿ We model and demonstrate kindness, supporting those in need.
• Empathy ¿ We understand and consider the feelings of others.
• Gratitude ¿ We appreciate and acknowledge the people and opportunities in our lives.
• Respect ¿ We value ourselves, our school, and our community.
• Excellence ¿ We strive for personal and collective best in all we do.

At Keysborough Gardens Primary School, we provide a high-quality, supportive, and engaging learning program that nurtures the academic, social, and emotional development of every student. We aim to inspire lifelong learners who care for themselves, others, and the world around them. 

Thank you for considering Keysborough Gardens Primary School. 

Sherri Jenkins

Principal

Selection Criteria

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.

Role

[Attendance requirement for this position]

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.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include:

• 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

Who May Apply

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

EEO AND OHS Commitment

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 marrung@education.vic.gov.au

Child Safe Standards

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

DE Values

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

Conditions of Employment

• 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