ESW roles and responsibilities

• ​Education Support Worker – Role Overview
  
  Education Support Workers (ESWs) play a vital role in supporting teacher-led learning and inclusive classroom practice.
  
  Key Role Focus

• Support teachers to deliver planned learning activities.

• Assist students to engage, participate and build independence.

• Promote inclusion, wellbeing and positive behaviour.

• Work collaboratively as part of the classroom team.
  -ESWs do not replace teachers or lead curriculum or assessment.

​Education Support Worker –Responsibilities
What ESWs Do

• Work under teacher direction to support learning tasks

• Provide prompts, encouragement and clarification.

• Support students with disability or additional needs.

• Assist with resources, routines and classroom organisation.

• Encourage peer interaction and student independence
  

  What ESWs Do Not Do

• Plan curriculum or lessons.

• Set learning goals or assess students.

• Make instructional or behavioural decisions independently.

• Clear role boundaries support effective teamwork and better student outcomes.