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 (SLSO) 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.

SLSO (Preschool) work as part of a team to assist and support in the development and implementation of the pre-school program. This support includes student welfare, health and wellbeing activities as required. While a SLSO (Preschool) is classified and remunerated at the ACECQA approved certificate III level, applicants with a Diploma or higher-level qualification are welcome to apply.

Essential Requirements

• Must hold or be working towards an Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) approved Certificate III in Children's Services or Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
• 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.
• Health support training to be provided based on student needs (subject to transition provisions).

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.

• Ability to work with students with emotional, physical or intellectual disabilities.

• Ability to work with young children.

• Awareness of the needs of young children.

• Effective communication skills

Please note you if you are 'working towards' an Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) approved Certificate III in Children's Services or Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, you will be appointed on a temporary basis until completion of the approved qualification. Failure to complete within two years from your entry on duty date, will result in cessation of the temporary employment.

It is anticipated that this position will commence on Day 1, Term 1 2026, 27 January 2026.

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

About Blackett Public School

Blackett Public School is situated in Western Sydney, with an enrolment of 285, including 38% Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, and 30% of students from non-English speaking backgrounds, including a number of Pacific Islands.

Our school has four Inclusive Education classes, catering for students with a range of intellectual, physical and emotional disabilities. Blackett Public School is one of the 100 NSW public schools to receive a new public preschool.

At Blackett Public School, Aboriginal Education is both a priority and a shared responsibility. Our school values diversity, advances reconciliation, and ensures equitable outcomes, opportunities, and experiences for our Aboriginal students.

Our school-wide initiatives ensure a consistent and collaborative approach to student attendance and wellbeing. Equity loadings fund innovative initiatives, and best practice pedagogy drives evidence-informed interventions for all students. Our parent and community partnerships are both highly valued and considered an integral part of our school's ongoing success.

Additional Information

This vacancy is for one School Learning Support Officer (Preschool) at Blackett Public School. Blackett Public School Preschool is one of 100 new public preschools announced by the NSW Government. The preschool is an approved early childhood education and service and is due to open in the first half of 2026 pending building and regulatory approvals. The preschool will provide quality play-based, intentional educational programs under the requirements of the National Quality Framework, to help all children make a strong start in life and learning and experience a successful transition to school.

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

How do you engage respectfully and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families to support positive outcomes for students?

Targeted Question 2

Describe your approach to supporting teachers and give examples of the strategies you would use to help preschool students manage their emotions and behaviour in a learning environment.