15h Left School Learning Support Officer

Job Description

School Learning Support Officer – Multiple Positions – Full Time – Ongoing – Casuarina School (0000B2H0)

Location

Sydney Region

Advertisement Number

A900148699

Number of Positions

2

Remuneration

Salary range: $37.21 – $43.23 per hour. Total package includes employer’s contribution to superannuation and leave loading.

School

Casuarina School. Staffing Area: Blacktown.

FTE

1.000

Contact

Name: Ruth Sammons
Phone: 9838 1200

Closing Date

12-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.

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 educational outcomes. This support includes student welfare, health and wellbeing activities as required. In addition, SLOs may provide specific support for students in the following streams or settings: pre‑school, vision support, hearing support, and bilingual. SLOs working in these streams/settings have specific additional duties, in addition to the general duties for SLOs that are required to be performed.

Essential Requirements

- Working with Children Check clearance

- Completion of mandatory training required by the Department of Education and willingness to undertake first aid training relevant to the 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)

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 adjustments to the recruitment/interview process would help you 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. 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 outlined in the Statement of Duties. It is required 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.

Targeted Question 1

Describe your experience supporting individuals with complex behaviours, complex mental health conditions and autism spectrum conditions.

Targeted Question 2

How do you approach managing challenging behaviours while promoting a positive and inclusive environment?

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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