School Learning Support Officer
6 months ago
**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.
**Special Notes**:
**About the NSW Department of Education**
**Additional School Information (Optional)**
Penrith Public School, with a rich 150+ year history, has a current enrolment of 464 students, 30 of these students are in the Hearing and Multi-categorical support classes. Enrolments are predominantly of English-speaking background with an increasing number of students from other backgrounds (43 nationalities), with largest representation from Asian and Arabic speaking countries; there is a significant Aboriginal enrolment (49 students). Enrolment numbers are steadily increasing due to housing developments in the school intake area. There are significant socio-economic variations within the Penrith drawing area.
The placing of students in learning stages, support classes and the provision of an enrichment class promotes inclusion where every student is known, valued and cared for and all students are learning to their fullest capability. Students' needs are catered for through the promotion and development of an inclusive learning environment and adjustments that engage highly creative, literate and numerate individuals. A strong social skills program teaches students to make appropriate choices in behaviour and focuses on values for life.
The school's staffing entitlement in 2021 is 30.21 teaching staff and 7.482 non-teaching staff. The school also employs a Business Manager and Instructional Leader. An Assistant Principal, Wellbeing and an enrichment teacher have also been funded at a local level. Our executive staff is stable with 50% being in their first or second year in the role. 14% of our staff are in their early career as teachers. There is a 2.5% turnover of staff each year.
The school enjoys the support of its culturally and linguistically diverse community. We have also fostered strong partnerships with Penrith Enviromental Education Centre, Western Sydney University, NSW TAFE, Western Sydney Zoo, Joan Sutherland Centre, Penrith Panthers, NSW Health, Westcare, Connect Family Services, Penrith Selective High School, Penrith Valley Learning Centre and schools across the Metropolitan North region. The school has a small, but active P&C.
**How to Apply**
If there are targeted questions, you must respond to these (maximum 300 words) and include in your covering letter.
**Targeted Question 1**
Describe a time where you have had to care for a person with emotional, physical or intellectual disabilities
**Targeted Question 2**
Describe how you have demonstrated working collaboratively with people in a team setting.
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