At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with diverse learning needs in classrooms and help them thrive.
- Company: Holroyd School, a supportive environment focused on student empowerment.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, superannuation contributions, and ongoing training opportunities.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team dedicated to equity and excellence in education.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Must have Working with Children Check and training in first aid and health care procedures.
The predicted salary is between 38 - 40 $ per hour.
Location: Sydney Region
Number of Positions: 4
Total Remuneration Package: The hourly rate for this position is $46.06. The total salary package will include employer's contribution to superannuation and leave loading.
School Name: Holroyd School
FTE: 1.000
Contact Name: Kylee Thorson
Contact Phone Number: 02 9637 5174
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 (Student Health Support) 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. The main focus of the School Learning Support Officers (Student Health Support) is the performance of health support as required so that students can participate in and access educational programs.
Essential Requirements:
- Working with Children Check Clearance
- Completion of mandatory training required by the Department of Education to undertake first aid, administration of medications and health care procedures training.
Holroyd School is a School for Specific Purpose (SSP) located in Merrylands, NSW. The student cohort includes 200 students from Kindergarten through Year 12, all of whom present at school with unique personalities, strengths, and complex, diverse and dynamic needs, the functional impact of a moderate or severe intellectual disability, co-occurring disabilities and health conditions. The school's program focuses on student empowerment, the essential skills for learning, wellbeing and independence, learning is supported by explicit teaching practices, and diverse experiences and opportunities for students as they learn and grow. Effective consultation with students, families and student support networks strengthen personalised learning and support provision for students at school. The school community works and learns together to continuously improve on a journey toward equity and excellence, so every student succeeds and excels in their personal journey of independence, wellbeing and learning.
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.
Special Notes About the NSW Department of Education: 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. 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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