At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with diverse learning needs and foster an inclusive environment.
- Company: Picnic Point High School, part of the NSW Department of Education.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, professional development, and a supportive team.
- Other info: Join a vibrant school community dedicated to respect, responsibility, and participation.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while working in a collaborative school environment.
- Qualifications: Experience with diverse learners and effective communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 44.53 - 44.53 $ per hour.
The School Learning Support Officer will provide support for students with identified diverse learning needs including autism. Working under the direction of Inclusive Education teachers, the SLSO assists in implementing interventions and strategies to foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment. The SLSO will liaise closely with teachers, parents and carers to ensure comprehensive support for students, helping to improve educational outcomes and wellbeing.
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).
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.
Picnic Point High School is a Year 7 to Year 12, Comprehensive, Coeducational Secondary School in Picnic Point with approximately 865 students. The Inclusive Education unit comprises of 6 classes with an additional class in 2027. We are proud to be part of a strong public education system and welcome students from all backgrounds and cultures. Picnic Point High School promotes an inclusive, collaborative and reflective learning environment based on the common values of Respect, Responsibility and Participation. Every student and every teacher in our school is known, valued and cared for as they pursue excellence in all aspects of school life.
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.
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, details listed above.
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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