Integration Aide - 5 days/30 hrs per week

Department of Education Victoria – Cranbourne South VIC

5d ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

Cranbourne South Primary Schools (CSPS) mission is to empower teachers, students and community members to embrace learning, achieve their personal best and strengthen emotional, social and physical wellbeing. We strive to assist students in taking ownership of their learning; to grow into responsible, happy, resilient and socially fulfilled individuals. The four values of Respectful, Responsible, Resilient and Safeare the cornerstone of CSPS.

CSPS opened in 1956; located in a semi-rural environment approximately 5 kilometres south of Cranbourne. CSPS current enrolment for 2026is 372.

In 2021, CSPS hasundergonea significant Capital Works project ($5.9 million) which will provide a purpose built, new facility (on Browns Road) including specialist STEM and Arts spaces, kitchen, wellbeing, administration, first aid, new toilet amenities, upgrade of the staff carpark and notable landscaping across the school. These works werecompleted July 2022.

The dedicated staff of CSPS comprises of 3 Principal Class (Principal, Assistant Principal, Wellbeing and Inclusion) and Assistant Principal (Teaching and Learning), 2 Learning Specialists, 20 teaching staff, 15 Education Support Staff, 1 Business Manager, 2 Office staff, 1 part time First Aid Officer, 1 Disability Inclusion Coordinator, 1 full time ES Coach and a part time maintenance officer.

At CSPS, we pride ourselves on distributive leadership; represented by a strong commitment by the School Improvement Team (SIT). Teams are based on a Professional Learning model, where data and point of need teaching, learning and wellbeing are the key focus.

Our positive staff culture supports collaboration, planning, connection and collegial support. CSPS has a strong focus on teamwork and on supporting the growth of all staff to meet the needs of every student. Our Staff Opinion Survey shows a history of connected, supported staff, one where we work collectively with our Education Support Team to strengthen opportunities for everyone. We value and support one another, whilst focusing on developing our skills to make a difference to student growth.

The school structure is predominantly a singular class model, consisting of 15 classes, divided into Junior (Foundation to Year 2), Middle (Year 3 & 4) and Senior School (Year 5 & 6). CSPS focuses on teaching the stage of development, not the age of the child, through use of explicit data sources to identify point of need instruction.

Support approaches and programs focus on literacy and numeracy development from the perspectives of early intervention, extension and growth.

The specialist programs are a highlight of motivation and engagement. The four key specialist programs open the doors to further critical thinking and discovery for students within The Arts, Health/Physical Education, Social and Emotional Wellbeing and STEM.

Extra curriculum opportunities are varied, including camps, excursions and in-school activities, swimming and water safety programs, lunchtime clubs, Perceptual Motor Program, intra/interschool sports, school concertand school/community Empowerment Projects.Additionally, our newly introduced Hands on Learning Program for Grade 4-6 students supports mentorship, community connections and school attendance.

CSPS predominately utilises the Google platform for communication and collaboration, with additional Apple technology availability. The Digi Tech program is overseen by classroom teachers; expanded through the introduction of commercial panels/screens in all learning spaces.

The Student Wellbeing program is extensive in the daily implementation of strategies and programs that support student mental wellness and welfare. CSPS continues to implement the SWPBS (School Wide Positive Behaviour Support) framework. Our school was accredited Gold status in 2024 and 2025, with aspirations for Platinum status in 2026.

Student voice, agency and leadership continues to develop strongly, evidenced with the Year 6 leadership program, School Community Captains (SCC), SET (Sustainability & Environment Team), JSC (Junior School Council) and isea icare dolphin ambassadors.

CSPS prides itself on community engagement and connection, highlighted by the Parents and Friends Association who are crucial in fundraising and bonding the community together.

On site, TheirCareprovides a before/after school care and vacation care programs.

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

Attendance requirement - Monday - Friday (9.00am to 3.30pm)

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.

Who May Apply

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

Diversity and Inclusion

The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, 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 safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces.It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (seeWorkplace adjustment guidelines).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via*******@education.vic.gov.au

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.

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

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.

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