Teacher Aide Victoria Key Selection Criteria Responses Examples & Guide

Are you applying for a teacher aide position in Victoria? Dive into our comprehensive 28-page guide (INSTANT DOWNLOAD) for writing your selection criteria response.

Our guide has been developed in consultation with Victorian principals, teachers and panel experts. It takes the stress out of writing selection criteria.

This guide is proudly endorsed by Holmesglen Institute of TAFE and is used as part of their Certificate IV in School Based Education Support program.

Our 2024 Victorian Teacher Aide Selection Criteria Guide Includes:

• Example Responses
• Ideas for Writing Your Own Examples
• Practical Guidelines
• Step-by-Step Approach
• STAR Method Guide
• Interactive Worksheets
• Checklists

Download now and learn how to write your Victorian teacher aide application effectively.

Includes COMPLETE example responses in STAR format for ALL six common criteria:

SC1 Demonstrated capacity to perform duties consistent with established guidelines and frameworks, including coordinating and supporting others in respect to specific work functions relative 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.

Our key selection criteria responses examples for teacher aides in Victoria will help you understand exactly what to include in your own application.

What You’ll Get In Our Victorian Teacher Aide Selection Criteria Guide:

• Examples for teacher aides at different stages of career including entry-level and senior staff
• Length and formatting guidelines for your resume, cover letter and selection criteria
• A 3-step process to write EACH CRITERION
• STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) method guide
• Worksheets to develop your examples
• Resume, cover letter and selection criteria checklists

Here’s just one (of MANY) included examples for SC1 (use the examples as prompts for your own!):

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.

In my role at Example Primary School, I worked with a student in grade 1 with autism, who also had limited communication skills. This student also had significant anxiety. At the beginning of the school term, the student was so anxious that he often refused to attend school at all. I needed to support the student to engage with his lessons. I implemented support as outlined within his Individual Education Plan to assist him to feel comfortable. For example, I took time to build rapport with the student, focusing on his interests (trains), offering train toys and pictures. I also utilised PECS Communication books and activity schedules to help the student understand what to expect each day. I laminated communication cards and photocopied worksheets, to free the teacher up and enable them more time to teach. I utilised sensory items such as sensory chews, a sand bucket etc. to reduce the child’s anxiety in the classroom.  I worked with his classroom teacher to understand the learning goals of each lesson and to prepare relevant resources. I then assisted to work 1:1 with the student to reiterate simplified learning concepts. By the end of the term, the student was consistently attending school, and was able to participate in the classroom program.