At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with diverse learning needs in classrooms and other learning environments.
- Company: NSW Department of Education, the largest public education provider in Australia.
- Benefits: Full-time ongoing role with opportunities for training and professional development.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while working in a supportive team environment.
- Qualifications: Working with Children Check and ability to support students with disabilities.
The predicted salary is between 58500 - 71500 $ per year.
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 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 people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people.
School Learning Support Officer - Full Time – Ongoing- Roselea Public School in Sydney employer: NSW Department of Education
The NSW Department of Education is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that values diversity and inclusion while providing flexible working arrangements in the vibrant location of Parramatta. Employees benefit from competitive salaries, generous leave conditions, and ample opportunities for career advancement within a dynamic environment dedicated to shaping the future of public education in New South Wales.
Contact Details:
NSW Department of Education Recruitment Team
