At a Glance
- Tasks: Support preschool students with diverse learning needs and promote their wellbeing.
- Company: Join the NSW Department of Education, a leader in public education.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, superannuation contributions, and ongoing training opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young children's lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Must be working towards or hold a Certificate III in Children's Services.
The predicted salary is between 44.53 - 44.53 $ per hour.
Location: Regional NSW
Total Remuneration Package: The salary range for this position is $38.33 - $44.53 per hour. The total salary package will include employer's contribution to superannuation and leave loading.
School Name: Lennox Head Public School
Staffing Area: Tweed Heads/Ballina
FTE: 1.000
Contact Phone number: Contact School Admin - 99999999
Closing Date: 11-Nov-2026, 5:00:00 AM
Job Category: SASS
Organisation: School Administrative and Support
Position Information: 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 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:
- On appointment must be working towards or hold 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).
Staff undertaking roles in preschools will be required to demonstrate suitability and ongoing compliance with the Children (Education and Care Services) National Law (NSW) and Education and Care Services National Regulations (NSW), and NSW Department of Education policies and practices as implemented for public preschools. This includes a commitment to child safe practices and requirements.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team. Ability to work with students with emotional, physical or intellectual disabilities. Commitment to protecting and promoting the safety, wellbeing and rights of all children. Ability to work with young children. Awareness of the needs of young children.
Special Notes: It is anticipated that this position will commence in Term 4, 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, neurodiverse people and people with disability. 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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