School Learning Support Officer

Job Description - School Learning Support Officer - Multiple Positions - Full Time - Ongoing - Mainsbridge School (0000B1VN)

School Learning Support Officer - Multiple Positions - Full Time - Ongoing - Mainsbridge School - 0000B1VN

Location

Sydney Region

Advertisement Number

A900148122

Number of Positions

3

Remuneration Package

The salary range for this position is $36.13 - $44.53 per hour. The total salary package will include employer's contribution to superannuation and leave loading.

School Name: Mainsbridge School

Principal Network: Liverpool

Staffing Area: Liverpool

FTE: 1.000

Contact Phone number: 02 9602 9244

Contact School Admin: 99999999

Closing Date

12-Nov-2025, 5:00:00 AM

Job Category

SASS

Organisation

School Administrative and Support

Position Information

Mainsbridge School caters for students from Kindergarten through Year 12 with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities, and complex health needs. Our school is a vibrant community of 126 learners across 20 learning spaces.

Our diverse student body is richly multicultural, with 94% of students from Language Backgrounds Other Than English (LBOTE), predominantly Arabic and Vietnamese speakers. Approximately seventy dedicated staff members contribute their expertise and passion daily, fostering a collaborative and supportive professional culture.

We nurture an inclusive environment that supports the well‑being and professional growth of our educators as much as the success and development of our students.

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 provide 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. School 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.

- Health support training to be provided based on student needs (subject to transition provisions).

Our flexible learning environments allow teachers and support staff to deliver quality education through innovation and collaboration, enhancing the learning experiences of our students. Practical learning areas are purposefully designed to support students in developing functional living skills, with a strong focus on individual communication systems.

Strong communication and organisational skills are essential for this role, as you will work closely with teachers, families, carers, and external providers to support student learning and wellbeing. As a valued member of our dedicated team, you will contribute to a culture of excellence by assisting in the delivery of quality learning support and positive behaviour strategies grounded in Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) principles.

Our school is committed to family engagement and parent participation in their child’s learning, such as goal setting for Personalised Learning Plans, ensuring each student’s targets are meaningful and achievable.

Specific 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

The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high‑quality public education to two‑thirds of the NSW student population. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team (dandi@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please submit an application by clicking “Apply Online” below. You will need to attach a covering letter (max. 3 pages) and your resume (max. 5 pages), in either Word or PDF format, that demonstrates how your skills, knowledge and experience can contribute to the success of this role in accordance with the Selection Criteria as outlined in the Statement of Duties. It is a requirement that you include the name and contact details of two referees.

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

Note: It is a requirement that all applicants submit their applications online on iworkfor.nsw.gov.au. No paper based, email based or late applications will be accepted.

Targeted Question 1

Describe a time where you have had to care for a person with emotional, physical or intellectual disabilities.

Targeted Question 2

Explain why communication systems are important for students with disability. In your response, share an example of when you helped use a student communication system as part of an educational program.

We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge their continued connection to their country and culture.

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