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**
Kiama High School is located on Dharawal Country, the land of the Wadi Wadi people. It is a comprehensive co-educational high school established in 1954 that provides a broad and rich curriculum. In 2024 we have celebrated the 70th birthday of this quality educational setting. We value our alumni and induct new members every two years on our Wall of Fame which showcases the success of past students across a wide range of careers and paths.

The school offers a wide range of opportunities to our 789 students, and staff are committed to providing excellence in learning with a focus on equipping young people to face the challenges of the world. Our school is a proud, proactive member of the Kiama Community of Schools (KCoS).

Every student is supported and encouraged to pursue their interests in the academic, sporting, or cultural arena to further enrich their capabilities. The school is a Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) school where the core values of Respect, Responsibility and Excellence are reflected in all we do including our outstanding Wellbeing Framework which ensures that our students Connect, Thrive and Succeed.

The Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA) Faculty is a dynamic faculty. Our Showcases are always of a very high standard and our students who enter art and photography competitions consistently win awards. The accomplished dance group regularly performs in Southern Stars, and we have students participating in the Talent Development Program. In 2024, our Aboriginal Dance Ensemble was selected to participate in Schools Spectacular. In 2021, Kiama High School performed its first musical, _Mary Poppins, _in 25 years and there is a commitment from the school to continue this in 2026. The Technology and Applied Studies (TAS) Faculty consistently has students producing outstanding major works in Industrial Technology Timber.

Kiama High School has a proud sporting history and enters teams in a wide variety of Combined High School State Knockout sporting competitions achieving success at regional and state levels.

Cultural activities are offered to celebrate diversity and to recognise our Indigenous students. The school participates in NAIDOC Week in a way that actively engages our wider community. The Student Representative Council (SRC) revived our highly successful KHS Fest in 2023 to support students identifying with the school and celebrating our successes.

**How to Apply**

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