School Learning and Support Officer
5 days ago
**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.
**Conditions**:
**Special Notes**:
**About the NSW Department of Education**
**Additional Information**
Maitland High School proudly leads with tradition, equity, and aspiration. We are a strong, inclusive, and future-focused learning community committed to providing the best education money can't buy—where every student is known, valued, cared for, and empowered to succeed. Through high-impact teaching, genuine care, and meaningful partnerships, we foster personal excellence, cultural and community pride, and are dedicated to the provision of equity of opportunity for all
- understanding that every student deserves to thrive.
Maitland High is proud to have the confidence of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, with 17.9% of students identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. The ALEC (Aboriginal Learning, Engagement and Culture) Centre and the NASCA Girls Academy support cultural identity, academic success, and engagement. With a particular emphasis on improving literacy and numeracy foundations, the school aims to ensure all students can access high levels of achievement in the HSC and secure successful post-school pathways including university, further education, apprenticeships, and meaningful employment.
**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**
Describe the skills, experience ands expertise you bring to the role of supporting all students and in particular, those of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage.
**Targeted Question 2**
How can you levy your cultural understanding to contribute to the positive learning culture of Maitland High School.
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