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 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 who are Deaf or hard of hearing.
• Awareness of the needs of students who are Deaf or hard of hearing.
• Effective communication skills.
• Willingness to engage with Auslan or assistive technology based on the needs of the student

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

Tenambit Public School is part of the Maitland Learning Community, situated in Maitland. A diverse and inclusive school, we focus on the individual learner, striving to bring out the best in each and every child.

Built on Wonnarua Land with approximately 30% of students identifying as First Nations heritage. Cultural connection, knowledge and perspectives is evident throughout the school and strong authentic cultural programs enable the sharing of culture, knowledge and traditions, with our school community.

In 2025, our 16 classes comprised of 13 mainstream classes and 3 Inclusion and Support classes. The Deaf Blind class will be established in 2026 and will be an addition to our Inclusion and Support team.

Our Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) includes our core values of Respect, Responsibility and Excellence. These expectations are in our whole school approach to wellbeing and behaviour.

Learning at Tenambit Public School is enriched by Explicit Teaching practices, strong transition to school programs (CUBS), targeted interventions including a School Chaplain and the FAST (Families, Agencies, School Together) Program in partnership with the Newcastle University.

In 2025, the school is supported by an active parent community, led by the re-established Parent and Citizens group and connections throughout the wider Tenambit Community.

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

• Describe a time where you have helped develop an educational program.

Targeted Question 2

• Describe how you have demonstrated working collaboratively with people in a team setting.