School Learning Support Officer

**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.

**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**

**Additional Information**
Illawarra Sports High School is a growing, partially selective sports school with an enrolment of 960 students in 2025. Located on Dharawal country on the northern shores of Lake Illawarra, the school is a proud member of the Berkeley Community of Schools. It welcomes local students alongside talented athletes from across the wider Illawarra, Wingecarribee and Shoalhaven regions. The dedicated Elouera Unit includes eight support classes for students with Autism, demonstrating a strong commitment to inclusivity. 17% of the student population identifies as Aboriginal, and the school continues to create pathways that celebrate culture, close educational gaps, and foster pride and belonging.

Students are encouraged to live by the school values of being Respectful, Responsible Learners, which provide the foundation for a positive and supportive community. Illawarra Sports High School is known for passionate staff, sporting excellence, and high academic expectations. Its facilities include a multi-purpose gymnasium, strength and conditioning centre, synthetic sporting field, high-quality football and rugby fields, a modern library, and a range of specialist classrooms.

The school takes pride in its valuable partnerships with the University of Wollongong, NSW sport associations, Sydney FC, the St. George Illawarra Dragon and local sporting clubs. As an Olympic Pathway school, students benefit from unique opportunities that support both educational and athletic growth, guiding them towards elite sporting goals. At Illawarra Sports High, all achievements are celebrated, and every student’s educational and athletic journey is supported.

**How to Apply**

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

**Targeted Question 1**

Demonstrated experience in understanding and supporting the learning, social, and emotional needs of neurodivergent students. Please provide examples of how you have supported neurodivergent (Autism & ADHD) students in an educational setting.

**Targeted Question 2**

In an inclusive or special education classroom, how do you support teachers when students have difficulty regulating their emotions or behaviour? Please provide an example of how you have remained calm and helped maintain a calm and safe learning environment during challenging moments.