School Learning Support Officer

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 (Student Health Support) provide 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. The main focus of the School Learning Support Officers (Student Health Support) is the performance of health support as required so that students can participate in and access educational programs.

Essential Requirements

• Working with Children Check Clearance
• Completion of mandatory training required by the Department of Education to undertake first aid, administration of medications and health care procedures training.

• 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.

About the NSW Department of Education

The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team ) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion

Additional Information

Newcastle Senior School is a SSP (School for Specific Purposes) located in Waratah NSW, that values the well-being of students and staff and will provide a supportive and safe space for all. Our vision is to prepare students and families for post-school life by providing strong support at all transition points and setting high expectations with all stakeholders. Our School caters for students with significant disabilities from Year 9 to Year 12, we are part of a three school model that has a Junior and a Middle school located on separate sites.

Newcastle Senior School in 2026 will have 42 students across 8 classes and will deliver programs that support wellbeing via the use of the hydrotherapy pool, sensory play equipment, art therapy and music programs. We provide curriculum programs to help young people develop knowledge and skills for learning, work and life.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please submit an application by clicking "Apply Online" below. You will need to attach a covering letter (max. 3 pages) and your resume (max. 5 pages), in either Word or PDF format, that demonstrates how your skills, knowledge and experience can contribute to the success of this role in accordance with the Selection Criteria as outlined in the Statement of Duties.It is a requirement that you include the name and contact details of two referees.

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

Note: It is a requirement that all applicants submit their applications online on No paper based, email based or late applications will be accepted.