School Learning Support Officer, Student Health Support

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

The panel will not review written applications until Term 4.

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.

Targeted Question 1

This role may involve providing support to students with complex health needs, including those who are PEG-fed and catheterised. Describe your experience with these (and/or other) medical supports, and your confidence and competency in providing this level of care.

Targeted Question 2

This role involves working closely with the classroom teacher to support student learning, while also helping students with behavioural and emotional disorders to regulate their emotions and remain engaged. Describe your approach to supporting both the teacher and students in this context, and give examples of the strategies you would use to help students manage their emotions and behaviour in a learning environment.