School Learning Support Officer

4 days ago


Hunter Valley, Australia NSW School Administrative and Support Full time

**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**
East Maitland Public School since 1858 has provided education in East Maitland and is held in high regard by the local community. East Maitland Public School sits proudly on Wonnarua land and we acknowledge the traditional custodians and pay our respects to Elders both past, present and emerging.

East Maitland Public School has an enrolment of approximately 540 students across 27 classes. Seven of these classes make up our Inclusion and Support classes, catering for 49 students with a range of special education needs.

East Maitland Public School staff is made up of experienced and early career teachers. A major focus for teachers is collaboration, high-expectations and engagement. The ultimate goal for students and teachers at East Maitland Public School being continuous improvement. Teachers work together to foster a quality learning environment that reflects our school values of Respect, Responsibility and Learning.

**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 ability to recognise and build on the individual strengths and interests of students with diverse learning needs, while empowering them to develop autonomy, make choices, and advocate for themselves.

**Targeted Question 2



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