School Learning Support Officer
4 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.
**Special Notes**:
**About the NSW Department of Education**
**Additional School Information (Optional)**
Wyong Public School is located at the northern end of the Central Coast and has a current enrolment of 417 students, with 95 students identifying as Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander. The school has a current FOEI of 140 and caters for a diverse range of needs across 17 mainstream classes, including 2 Opportunity Classes, and also consists of a Special Education setting that incorporates two Multi Categorical classes and one ED class. Wyong Public School has a focus upon quality teaching and learning, underpinned by high expectations, and our priorities include literacy, numeracy and student wellbeing; along with learning in technology. We provide a range of opportunities for students in sports and the creative and performing arts. Wyong Public School works closely with the Wyong Learning Community of schools and is a proud member of the local Ngara AECG. The school values strong and productive connections with the local Aboriginal community and its families. Wyong Public School has built a valuable and meaningful relationship with an active P and C and also works in partnership with the Schools as Community Centre (SACC) to provide services and programs for our students and their families.
**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**
As a School Learning Support Officer working in the support unit, how can you best support the needs of students with Autism and/ or Emotional Disturbance and challenging behaviours to improve their educational outcomes?
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