Operational Teaching Assistant (Melbourne)

Occupation: Role Overview Victoria has secured funding from the Australian Government's Workload Reduction Fund to trial a new type of Education Support role in schools to reduce teacher workload. The Operational Teaching Assistant (OTA) will play an integral role in supporting a reduction in teacher workload. The role involves performing a variety of tasks typically undertaken by teachers that do not require a teaching qualification, VIT registration, or the specific skills and knowledge of a teacher. Responsibilities
- Photocopying, collating, laminating and cutting learning materials
- Placing classroom resource orders
- Collection of and administration related to student permission notes and payments for events
- Sorting resources and mounting classroom displays
- Setting up student access to online learning platforms and web-based resources
- Uploading teacher‑completed documents onto online systems, including entering teacher‑determined student data
- Sorting books, shelves and classroom equipment
- Preparing newsletters and permission notes
- Organisation and administration tasks for excursions, camps, transition, graduation etc.
- Setting up the classroom for the day or for a particular activity, sourcing or collating learning materials, assisting with preparing equipment for students with additional needs, recording student attendance
- This role does not involve working with students; it is supporting the administrative and operational work of teachers. Selection Criteria
- Demonstrated strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Demonstrated a level of initiative to complete tasks in a timely manner
- Demonstrated capacity to work effectively in a team and take direction from teachers and school leadership
- Demonstrated robust computer skills and the ability to learn new software applications quickly
- Demonstrated strong written communication skills, including the capacity to clearly convey information, craft skilled emails, and adapt writing style to suit different audiences and purposes Who May Apply Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position. EEO Statement The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rrtvi