Canterbury Primary School is seeking a full-time Education Support (ES) staff member to fill this new wellbeing and inclusion position for 2026.

Operating in collaboration with their school, leadership and wellbeing team where relevant, the successful applicant will:

Coordinate and deliver small-group and targeted interventions (e.g., social skills groups, lunchtime clubs, wellbeing programs).

Assist with the development, implementation, and monitoring of Individual Education Plans (IEPs), Behaviour Support Plans, and intervention programs.

Collect and maintain accurate student data to track progress and provide feedback to teachers, Student Support Groups (SSGs), and leadership.

Support classroom teachers in embedding inclusive strategies into everyday teaching and learning practices.

Work collaboratively with wellbeing staff to identify students at risk and support the referral process for additional interventions (Tier 3 if required).

Provide guidance and mentoring to other ES staff around inclusive practices and intervention strategies.

Build respectful, trusting relationships with students that promote engagement, independence, and positive behaviour.

Actively engage in professional learning related to Tiered Interventions, Disability Inclusion, and evidence-based wellbeing practices.

Promote student agency, belonging, and voice within intervention programs and the wider school environment.

Promote a whole school approach to mental health and wellbeing to students, staff and families.

Work with school leadership and wellbeing teams to embed whole school approaches to mental health into school planning and strategic processes. Coordinate clear referral pathways internally (within school) and externally (to community services) for students identified as requiring further assessment and intervention.

Proactively work with and support regional staff, school wellbeing and leadership teams, teachers, parents/carers and other external agencies to coordinate targeted mental health support for primary school students.

Contribute to the school's existing wellbeing team.

Applicants must apply for this job by 14 September 2025 via School Jobs Vic, Job ID 1491296