Teacher Aide

Job Details

Job ID: 1478609

Location: Stratford Primary School

Department: Stratford Primary School

Role Type: Teacher Aide

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Ongoing/Fixed Term: Fixed Term

Classification: Ed Support Level 1 - Range 2

Apply By: 06/21/2025

Location Profile

Stratford Primary School has a long and proud history of working with families of Stratford to offer an educational experience that provides and develop skills, talents and personal qualities. Located between Bairnsdale and Sale on the Princes Highway in Gippsland, Stratford Primary was established in 1860 and attracts families from a range of backgrounds and occupations. We have an enrolment of 80 students across 4 multi-aged classrooms. Students participate in a kitchen-garden program, specialist areas of P.E., art, ICT and Indonesian as well as having the opportunity to participate in many curriculum enhancement activities such as music lessons, camps, incursions etc. The school reflects the designs of schools throughout time with modern buildings nestled in with structures from the past, surrounded by plenty of places to play and relax. 

Our aim is to work with families so that our students leave our school with empathy, compassion, initiative, perseverance, and a strong sense of self worth. We want them to be successful self-managers with a sense of justice and a willingness to give back to their community. We want them to have a sense of pride knowing that they have worked hard to achieve the highest personal results they can. We want them to leave with memories of good times, good friends, and a readiness to take on the world. 

Our school values of Aim High, Show Respect, Be Curious & Be Honourable (ARCH) are woven through all that we do and are supported by the School Wide Positive Behaviours and Bounce Back programs. Our dedicated teachers and support staff develop individual learning plans and draw upon a wide range of teaching and learning programs and pedagogies to meet the differentiated needs of the students in our care. 

An active Family and Friends group and supportive School Council work hard to ensure we are able to support our students and families through collaboration, fundraising and facilities and grounds management. 

We work closely with schools in the Wellington Network to improve student outcomes. We have common foci of School Wide Positive Behaviours, Growth Mindset and Challenging Learning. Our staff members work together to ensure our students are supported and challenged and that they have a voice in the development of the school. It is expected that the successful applicant use these approaches in their learning programs. 

Stratford Primary School is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. This will be the primary focus of our care and decision-making. Stratford Primary School has zero tolerance for child abuse.

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

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,

Responsibilities

• 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

The position is Monday to Friday from 8:45 to 3:30. Finish time may be negotiable.

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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