At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with diverse learning needs in classrooms and promote their wellbeing.
- Company: Macarthur Girls High School, a vibrant community-focused educational institution.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, professional development, and supportive work environment.
- Other info: Join a diverse team dedicated to empowering students from various backgrounds.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Must have Working with Children Check and effective communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 44.53 - 44.53 $ per hour.
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.
School Learning Support Officers 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. 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).
Macarthur Girls High School, with an enrolment of approximately 1000 students, is located in Parramatta. Over 90% of our students are from language backgrounds other than English. The school's purpose is to encourage students to achieve their personal best and beyond, empowering them with the necessary skills to be successful citizens in an everchanging world. The school has a positive reputation in the broader community, with a clear focus on knowing our students and how they learn. In 2027, the school will open a MC support class and is seeking an enthusiastic and suitably qualified Student Learning Support Officer to support identified students in realising their potential.
Specific Selection Criteria
- 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.
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. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment.
We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge their continued connection to their country and culture.
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