School Learning Support Officer, Student Health Support – Part time 0.8

Job Description - School Learning Support Officer, Student Health Support – Part time 0.8 (TE) - Ongoing - Sir Eric Woodward Memorial School (0000B339)

Location

Sydney Region

Advertisement Number: A900149212

Number of Positions

1

Total Remuneration Package: The hourly rate for this position is $44.72. The total salary package will include employer's contribution to superannuation and leave loading.

School Name: Sir Eric Woodward Memorial School

Principal Network: Pittwater

FTE: 0.800

Contact Name: Kiri Burgess

Contact Phone: 0294496003

Contact School Admin: 99999999

Closing Date

26-Nov-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.

Sir Eric Woodward School is a School for Specific Purposes (SSP) located in St Ives within the Pittwater Network of Schools. The school provides high‑quality teaching and learning for students K‑12 with high support needs, a K‑6 autism support class and a K‑12 distance education support unit for students statewide with a moderate or severe intellectual disability and additional complex needs. SEWS currently has an enrolment of 78 students. There are 46% of students who are from non‑English‑speaking backgrounds, and 9 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students enrolled at the school. Further information is available at www.sirericwoodwardschool.com.au.

About the Role

School Learning Officers (Student Health Support) 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. The main focus of the School Learning Support Officers (Student Health Support) is the performance of health support as required so that students can participate in and access educational programs.

Essential Requirements

- Working with Children Check Clearance

- Completion of mandatory training required by the Department of Education to undertake first aid, administration of medications and health care procedures training.

Please note: this role is 4 days per week.

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.

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

Explain how you would integrate a student's health care plan into the daily classroom or school routine to support their full participation in learning and social activities.

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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