School Learning Support Officer

School Learning Support Officer – Identified – Full Time – Ongoing

Maitland Grossmann High School (0000B2YS)

Location

Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter Valley

Contact

Phone: 0409155540

Organization: School Administrative and Support

Job Category: SASS

Closing Date: 29-Oct-2025, 11:59:00 PM

Salary: $37.21 - $43.23 per hour, includes employer's contribution to superannuation and leave loading.

About the Role

School Learning Support Officers provide support for students with identified diverse learning needs, including disability, 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).

- Demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal Students' needs: This includes knowledge of cultural and wellbeing of Aboriginal students.

- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a large team in supporting the needs of Aboriginal students.

- Willingness to actively engage with the Aboriginal community to improve outcomes for students.

- Willingness to assist students in class, under teacher direction, to enhance engagement, literacy and numeracy.

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.

Conditions

This position is designated for the employment of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. This initiative is authorised by the Department's Equal Employment Opportunity Management Plan in accordance with Part 9A of the Anti‑Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants must provide documentation upon appointment.

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. For adjustments to the recruitment/interview process, contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team at 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: All applications must be submitted online on iworkfor.nsw.gov.au. No paper‑based, email‑based or late applications will be accepted.

Information Session

On Wednesday, 22nd October 2025 at 2:00 pm, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Recruitment and Advisory team will host an Online Yarn Up (information session) about this role. The session will provide a detailed overview of the recruitment process, including applying for the position and interview to build confidence in your application.

To register your interest, please fill out the registration form Yarn Up RSVP Form or scan the QR code below. Alternatively, you may email the team at AboriginalEmployment@det.nsw.edu.au with subject line “Yarn Up” noting the job reference number.

Targeted Question 1

How would you work alongside a classroom teacher to support an Aboriginal student who is disengaged or struggling with their learning in literacy or numeracy?

Targeted Question 2

Please describe a time when you helped an Aboriginal student or their family feel more connected to the school community? What steps did you take to ensure cultural safety and trust?

Recognition

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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