Job Details
Job ID: 1482930
Location: Lancefield Primary School
Department: Lancefield Primary School
Role Type: Teacher Aide
Subjects/Duties: View Subject/Duties
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Ongoing/Fixed Term: Fixed Term
Classification: Ed Support Level 1-Range 2
Apply By: 07/27/2025
Location Profile
Lancefield Primary School, established in 1858, is situated in the semi-rural township of Lancefield one hour north of Melbourne in the Macedon Ranges. Residential areas are developed alongside a rural farming existence. Our current enrolment is 195 students. Supportive and engaged parents, families and community groups contribute to the wellbeing of our school by assisting with classroom programs, whole school activities and the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program.
SWPBS and Wellbeing
We are a School Wide Positive Behaviour (SWPBS) School with a strong focus on good mental health and social-emotional wellbeing for all. The implementation and explicit teaching of the Kimochis, Berry Street Education Model and Resilience, Rights and Respectful Relationships programs provides our students, staff and families with strong social/emotional wellbeing and mental health support and strategies.
Inclusion and Mental Health
We are an inclusive school and make reasonable adjustments to ensure all students are supported in reaching their full potential. We are implementing the new Disability Inclusion (DIP) program and the Mental Health in Primary Schools (MHiPS) initiative with a dedicated full time MHiPS and DIP leader.
Opportunities
Building student leadership capabilities, skills and creating opportunities is encouraged and promoted through our Year 6 Student Team, years 3 to 6 peer selected student council team and SWPBS student leaders. All students are supported with their learning through our digital technologies and ICT program with years 3-6 participating in the bring your own Chromebook program.
Department of Education Guidelines
The Department of Education High Impact Teaching Strategies (HITS) and Practice Principles provide direction for our teaching practice with a strong focus on improving numeracy and literacy outcomes. Our teachers work collaboratively to plan and implement programs such as the evidence based synthetic phonics program Jolly Phonics and Grammar across all year levels.
Targeted Learning Initiative
We are pleased that our Targeted Learning Initiative (Tutor Learning Initiative) is continuing with DET funding into 2025. We have renamed this program at LPS to Targeted Learning Initiative to provide our school community with a clearer picture of what this program provides. We have a dedicated teacher who implements this program. After analysing a range of student data and conversations with teachers and leadership, our TIL teacher provides students with support in classroom settings to either provide extension and challenges or further opportunities to practice important building block skills in both literacy and numeracy. The TIL teacher works and plans with class teachers and also provides coaching sessions for teachers when working with a particular class and cohort of students. Parents and carers are informed of when or if their child/ren will be participating in this program. This is NOT a one on one tutoring program, nor is it conducted in out of school hours. The TLI teacher generally works within the classroom with students and teachers or may take small groups when deemed appropriate out of the classroom.
Specialists and Library
Our specialist classes are Visual Arts, STEM and Health and Physical Education. Auslan lessons are taught by classroom teachers with Auslan skills being woven into everyday interactions at school. Our exciting library collection is well loved by students who can access information about our collection through the online Oliver system at home or at school. There is a direct link to Oliver on our website. Students can provide book reviews and suggest books to be purchased. Many families make donations to our library through our LPS Library Fund. We have a growing collection of indigenous stories and non fiction material.
Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular activities include excursions, incursions, camps and participation in district sporting events such as athletics carnival, summer and winter sports carnival and the district cross country held at Hanging Rock Reserve. We are proudly part of the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden (SAKG) Program which provides a range of academic, social/emotional benefits to all of our students. All classes participate in cooking and gardening sessions throughout the year. Our Wil-e-mee Moor-ing centre incorporates a four station SAKG kitchen area, library and open learning area. Our vegetable garden beds are tended to by students and staff participating in the SAKG program.
Our classrooms and learning spaces
Our classrooms are all situated in the one building with a welcoming and inclusive class atrium area for small group activities, for individual students to work quietly read and share our library resources.
We have a dedicated Visual Arts room and multi purpose hall used for Physical Education sessions, whole school events and school assemblies. This space is also utilised by SchoolsOUT! ¿ Before and After School Care program.
Outdoor spaces
At LPS we have beautiful grounds with a variety of play areas to suit the needs of all students. Students can participate in team games and activities, climb on equipment, sit with a group of friends or play imaginative games creating a world of their own to share with friends. Our grounds provide spaces for all of these inclusive activities to cater for different genders, interests and abilities.
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 experience of working with students presenting with ASD, trauma and ADHD characteristics and a proven capacity to work collaboratively with teacher to support student needs.
SC6 A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.
Role
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
Other 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.
- 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
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
Program Benefits
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