Ed Support Level 1-Range 1

Port Melbourne Primary School, with an enrolment that has grown from 175 in 2006 to a 2018 enrolment of 794 is one of the closest schools to the city and draws its student population from a wide range of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.  This brings together a unique and diverse school community that benefits from wide-ranging cultural experiences.  The Student Family Occupation (SFO) rating indicates that the school's demographics have changed significantly in recent years as more affluent families have moved into the catchment area, although 21% of school families are in receipt of the Camps and Excursions Support Fund grant in 2018.  PMPS is a dynamic inner urban school where multiculturalism and diversity are embraced, welcomed and understood.

There are 35 classroom teachers in the school in 2018, and they teach collaboratively in open-plan classrooms and plan their differentiated programs in their Collaborative Teaching Teams (CTMs). Our staff are encouraged to participate in cutting edge professional development activities that support their active participation in our CTMs.

There have been major building works continuing on-site in recent years and these will continue as relocatable classrooms are replaced with permanent buildings.  Our school is in close proximity to facilities such as the Port of Melbourne, MSAC, Gasworks Arts Park and the Melbourne CBD.

Although the school's SFO is decreasing every year (currently 0.26), a number of students come from very underprivileged backgrounds and the school runs a number of programs targeted to improving self-esteem in all children but particularly in these students.

SC1    Capacity to undertake routine support tasks across a range of functions in one or more work areas within a school environment.

SC2    Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively with members of the school community including students and the capacity to provide support and/or attendant care to students where necessary.

SC3    Demonstrated proficiency in the use of office systems, software or technical equipment as relevant to the position.

SC4    Capacity to work cooperatively with a range of people including teachers, education support, students and parents.

SC5    A commitment to professional learning and growth.

SC6    Demonstrated knowledge and skills to support children with Autism.

This position is for 3 days per week, which can be negotiated between the school and the successful applicant. The position is to support a Year One child who has Autism. 

Undertakes routine tasks that are usually 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.

Work has little scope for deviation. Problems can usually be solved by reference to well documented procedures and instructions and clearly established practices.  Deviation from established procedures will require reference to others for guidance and direction.  Assistance is readily available when problems arise.  An experienced employee at range 1 will exercise limited judgement within clearly defined guidelines and well established practices that relate specifically to the tasks performed.

Does not carry responsibility for the work of others.  More experienced employees will provide basic guidance and advice to others relating to tasks within the work area.

An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor.  Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee's position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.

Qualification requirements do not operate at range 1.  Certification requirements may be required to legally perform specific tasks - e.g. driver's licence, first aid, safe food handling.

-    Assist students on an individual or group basis in specific learning areas.
-    Assist with the communication between students and teachers, particularly the interpretation of instructions.
-    Provide basic physical and emotional care for students.
-    Participate in team meetings.
-    Assist with toileting, meals, lifting, and administration of medication to students requiring special care.
-    Assist with the supervision of pupils in playgrounds, at camps, on excursions, in sporting activities, therapy activities and life skills.
-    Assist in the preparation of student resources and equipment.
-    Prepare basic curriculum support resources.
-    Set up and put away equipment and materials in support of teaching programs.
-    Observe students and draw the attention of the teacher to them where necessary.
-    Participate in the monitoring and evaluation of programs and evaluation of individual student involvement and achievement.

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

The Department values diversity and is committed to workforce diversity and equal opportunity in schools and all education workplaces. 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.

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 http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/health/protect/Pages/childsafestandards.aspx

• 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.