Occupation: Education and training

Location: Melbourne - Southern suburbs

Reference: 1525534

Location Profile

Endeavour Hills Specialist School provides highly individualized programs of learning for students aged 5 to 18 with disability and high needs, including diagnoses of autism spectrum disorder with a language disorder and/or an intellectual disability. The school aims to maximise life opportunities by offering a comprehensive learning program and access to support networks, while developing skills, knowledge and values that prepare students for further learning and active participation in their community.

Role

An education support class position at this range will perform tasks in accordance with guidelines, accepted practice and school policy, under supervision and direction. The role may include coordination of other education support class staff within the work area or educational program, and supports the educational services provided to students without performing duties of a teacher.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide routine support for teachers, including assisting with planning of student routines.
• Support communication between teachers and parents.
• Communicate with teachers on routine matters related to students and other responsibilities.
• Provide basic physical care and wellbeing support for students such as toileting, meals, and lifting.
• Communicate with students to support comprehension of basic tasks and information.
• Address immediate behavioural presentations relating to specific students within a classroom setting aligned to school policy and procedure.
• Provide basic support and supervision for individuals or groups of up to 4 students within a classroom setting.
• Support teachers in the coordination of educational programs independently or under minimal supervision, including rostering, organising the work of a team of aides, and liaising with external support service providers.
• Provide medical intervention support to students under specific conditions with appropriate training and guidance.
• Provide specialised communication support for students and teachers in areas such as AUSLAN and braille.
• Work with students with moderate to high needs.
• Undertake a range of tasks and functions to provide support and/or attendant care.
• Effectively implement Manual Handling and Health Care Plans for individual students.

Demonstrated Ability (SC2)

• Work cooperatively with a range of people including teachers, therapists, students and parents/carers.
• Promote a learning environment that is safe and inclusive for students with special needs and challenging behaviours.

Commitment (SC3)

• Support students with a range of learning, behavioural, physical and medical support needs.
• Develop effective relationships with students, parents/carers, other staff and the broader school community.
• Model the school values.

Experience with (SC4)

• Auslan
• Manual handling
• School-wide positive behaviour supports
• Alternative and augmentative communication (AAC)
• PODD
• iPads
• Proloquo2Go
• LAMP

Qualifications and Experience

Certification and/or qualifications up to three years may be required. The role may progress to coordination, specialised support roles or technical tasks as experience is gained.

Who May Apply

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

Diversity and Inclusion

The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that represents the community we serve. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Child Safe Standards

All schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students. Staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in accordance with child safe standards.

Applications close Tuesday 12 May 2026 at 11.59pm