Integration Aide

Strathaird Primary School, situated in Narre Warren South, opened in 2005, and has a current enrolment of 757 students in 2025.

The staffing profile includes a Principal, two Assistant Principals, a Leading Teacher and four Learning Specialists. The teaching staff includes a mix of staff from Graduates through to many very experienced top of the range teachers. The school has a full-time equivalent teaching staff of 49.1 and Support Staff of 11.7.

Cultural diversity is a special feature of our school, with 49% of students speaking a language other than English at home; 37% of these students were born in Australia. The school has a fulltime EAL teacher and two Multicultural Education Aides.

The school has attractive and spacious grounds that include an oval, a Senses Garden, Discovery Garden, a vegetable garden, an indigenous ecosystem garden and frog pond, an orchard, two basketball courts, two playgrounds and a pirate ship incorporating a large sand pit. A large roof covers the two outdoor basketball courts. Indoor spaces include a Staff/Administration building, a main classroom block, art room and library, double portable classrooms, a gym/hall,a BER building that has an Out of School Hours Care Room and a Band room, an Eco Cabin which comprises the Student Kitchen and STEM and the ECO Cubby which comprises the Sustainability Centre, There are currently 35 classes in 2025

The school is focused on its central purpose - improving the learning and wellbeing of every child, every day, in a safe, caring and happy environment. Every child is unique and capable of learning at their zone of proximal development. Every child is encouraged to build on their strengths, take on challenges, and extend their creativity. The school is committed to high expectations for all; building consistent, high quality evidence based instructional practice across the school; and implementing a pedagogy based on student responsibility, empowerment, engagement and ownership of learning.  The school focus is on providing at least twelve months academic growth for every student. There is an emphasis on the academic program with rigorous, evidence-based literacy and numeracy programs. The Inquiry learning program incorporates big understandings about our world, a range of learning experiences that build on each other and a range of important skills.

The Language program provides instruction in Auslan and Specialist programs in Music, Band, Choir, STEM, Visual Arts, Sustainability, and Physical Education are provided by personnel with expertise in these areas. Early intervention is a key focus of the school and Reading Recovery and small group literacy support programs are provided for students who find literacy challenging.  Other programs provided to meet the needs of students, include transition programs - K to Prep and 6 to 7, Swimming, Camps (Grade 5 and 6) and Excursions, Interschool Sport and Out of School Hours Care. 

Wellbeing initiatives such as consistent school wide Behaviour Management, Student wellbeing support, Student Leadership, Junior School Council, a Buddy program and a range of other initiatives lay the foundations for a caring and friendly school environment.

We have a very supportive school community. Parents are encouraged to be involved in the school and share in a close school/home partnership with a focus on developing positive educational outcomes for their children.

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.

[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 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

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

This vacancy is specifically linked to Student Support Funding and is ongoing. If the funding reduces or ceases during the first seven years of employment, employment may cease subject to the provision of at least 12 weeks’ notice.