School Learning Support Officer

Location

Sydney Region

Advertisement Number A900147528

Number of Positions

1

Total Remuneration Package: The salary range for this position is $37.21 - $43.23 per hour. The total salary package will include employer's contribution to superannuation and leave loading

School Name: Rouse Hill Public School

Staffing Area: Blacktown

FTE: 1.000

Contact Phone number: 88247330

Contact School Admin: 99999999

Closing Date

08-Oct-2025, 5:00:00 AM

Job Category

SASS

Organisation

School Administrative and Support

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

Rouse Hill Public School is located in the rapidly growing North West region of Sydney. The current student enrolment of 1100, including a Support Unit consisting of one Multi-Category and three Autism classes. The teaching staff includes a mixture of experienced and early career teachers. The school caters for an increasingly culturally diverse student population. 50% of students have a language background other than English. 17 students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

One of four bilingual schools in NSW, all students are provided with the opportunity to learn Mandarin. Our school provides extensive opportunities in sport, performing arts and extracurricular groups, and promotes a strong focus on developing respectful, responsible and resilient young members of the community. Rouse Hill Public School enjoys a strong relationship with its interested and active P&C Committee.

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.

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 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 your experience with implementing individualised learning programs and/or student plans including but not limited to: Personalised Learning and Support Plans (PLaSPs), Behaviour Support Plans (BSPs) and Risk Management Plans (RMPs) that maximise student engagement. In your response, please include how you have focused on student wellbeing and/or contributed to improved literacy and/or numeracy outcomes for identified students.

Targeted Question 2 Discuss how your interpersonal skills and experience enable you to work effectively as a member of collaborative school teams. Provide examples of how you have built inclusive and trusting relationships with students, parents, staff, external agencies, and the wider community.

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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