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

This role is for a School Learning Support Officer to work in our Multi-Categorical (MC) supported classes.

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.
• 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.

• 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

Tomaree Public School is a coastal school located at Salamander Bay in the picturesque area of Port Stephens. Tomaree Public School has strong connections with the Port Stephens network of schools and is in the unique position of sharing a site with Tomaree High School, being part of the Tomaree Education Centre. Tomaree Public School has a strong student leadership team consisting of 10 Student Executive members, a Junior AECG and 25 Class Representatives. Our focus on HPGE ensures we provide opportunities in all the domains of High Potential and Gifted Education, to enable students to continue to develop and build upon their skills, whilst also expanding opportunities within each domain for newly identified students. Dedicated and passionate staff ensure our students enjoy a wealth of cultural, sporting, creative and educational opportunities within and beyond Tomaree Public School.

Tomaree Public School has a current student enrolment of 307 students. We have 12 mainstream classes and 3 MC support classes. Tomaree Public School proudly sits on Worimi land and we enjoy the support and guidance of the Youyoong AECG. In 2025, 50 of Tomaree students identify as either Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. Our school values the rich and diverse multicultural heritage of our staff and students. Teaching and learning at Tomaree Public School continues to be informed by the Explicit Teaching research base valued by the Department of Education's curriculum reform. Planning, programming, assessment, feedback and using data for teaching and learning are areas that continue to be a focus for our school. The monitoring of student performance data will determine areas of need at an individual and whole-school level to ensure that there is ongoing student and school-wide improvement. Tomaree Public School is working explicitly on improving the skills and understanding of all students in literacy and numeracy. Staff are committed to quality teaching and learning that nurtures and inspires students to achieve their individual potential.

As a school we are committed to working collaboratively to plan and prepare high quality evidence-based learning experiences for all students that promote a joy of learning. Our school community is committed to working collaboratively to effectively plan, lead and evaluate the implementation of Tomaree Public School's strategic directions. Following a thorough situational analysis, we have identified the following focus areas to inform the initiatives within our School Excellence Plan; 'Student Growth and Attainment' and 'High Expectations Collaborative Culture of Excellence'. Our school is committed to the NSW Department of Education's 'Our Plan for NSW Public Education's' vision of 'transforming lives through learning' and their commitment that 'every student learns, grows and belongs in an equitable and outstanding education system.'

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.