School Learning Support Officer

7 days ago


South Coast, Australia NSW Government Full time

Position Information:


The NSW Department of Education provides, funds and regulates education services for NSW students from early childhood to secondary school, delivering world-class education through its public schools and providing funding support to non-government schools.

We employ, develop and support teachers, leaders and other staff to deliver the best outcomes for students and to advance the wellbeing of Aboriginal people.


About the Role


School Learning Support Officers provides support for students with identified diverse learning needs including disability in classrooms and other learning environments under the direction and supervision of a teacher to support the achievement of educational outcomes.

This support includes student welfare, health and wellbeing activities as required.

In addition School Learning Support Officers may provide specific support for students in the following streams or settings:
pre-school, vision support, hearing support, and bilingual.

Student Learning Support Officers working in these streams/settings have specific additional duties, in addition to the general duties for School Learning Support Officers that are required to be performed.


Essential Requirements

  • Working with Children Check Clearance
  • Completion of mandatory training required by the Department of Education and a willingness to undertake first aid training relevant to the School Learning Support Officer role.
  • Administration of Medications training to be provided based on student needs.

Selection Criteria:

  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.
  • Ability to work with students with emotional, physical or intellectual disabilities.
  • Awareness of the needs of students with emotional, physical or intellectual disabilities.
  • Effective communication skills.

Conditions:

Special Notes:

About the NSW Department of Education

Additional Information

Oak Flats High School is located on the land of the Wodi Wodi people of the Dharawal Nation, on the shoreline of Lake Illawarra on the South Coast of NSW.

We have an enrolment of 675 students.


Our school is a diverse learning community with 14% of students identifying as Aboriginal, and 10% of students having a language background other than English, which includes 18 languages.

We have the Jamberoo Centre, an Inclusive Education Setting that has seven classes for students on the Autism spectrum and three classes for students with mental health issues.

This advertised position is for the Jamberoo Centre, though it will provide opportunity to work across multiple areas of the school.

The diversity of our school ensures a rich learning environment in which students can develop empathy and understanding for all people.

Catering for and celebrating this diversity is part of our commitment to ensuring every student is known, valued and cared for.


We are looking for staff to join our team of passionate and inspiring teachers who are committed to improving learning outcomes for all students.


How to Apply
If there are targeted questions, you must respond to these (maximum 300 words) and include in your covering letter.

Information Session:

Targeted Question 1
Describe a time when you successfully supported a young Aboriginal person socially, emotionally or academically.

Targeted Question 2
What is your understanding of Aboriginal programs that may be offered in schools?

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