Assisted Travel Support Officer (ATSO)

Assisted School Travel; Bathurst; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Department of Education is seeking Assisted Travel Support Officers (ATSOs) on a temporary basis during the school year to help deliver safe, reliable transport for students with disability in NSW.

Opportunities are available for locals in Bathurst, Lithgow and surrounding areas, with training in child protection and emergency care. The ATSO will work under school staff and ASTP personnel to ensure consistent support for eligible students.

Qualifications

• Clear and effective English communication skills (written and verbal).
• Experience supporting people living with disability is desirable.
• Respectful and understanding of students with disability.
• Over 18 years of age and physically able to support students with disability.

Responsibilities

• Meet the needs of eligible students with disability by ensuring they get to school safely.
• Provide support to students with disability, including those with behavioural and/or health support needs, in line with individual plans.
• Be provided training in Child Protection, Code of Conduct, Anaphylaxis, eEmergency care and CPR.
• Be guided by school staff and ASTP personnel to ensure consistent and appropriate support.

Skills

Clear English communication

Disability support

Respectful and understanding

18+ and physically able

Job description

The NSW Department of Education is looking for Assisted Travel Support Officers (ATSOs) on a temporary basis during the school year.

The Assisted Travel Support Officer (ATSO) plays a key role in supporting the delivery of safe, reliable, and effective transport services for students with disability across New South Wales. The role is responsible for supporting students on transport services during travel.

Job opportunities available for locals in many areas within NSW and we are currently targeting candidates in Bathurst, Lithgow and surrounding areas.

As an ATSO you will:

• Play a significant role in meeting the needs of eligible students with disability by ensuring they get to school safely and ready to engage in learning
• Provide support to students with disability, including those with behavioural and/or health support needs, in line with individual plans.
• Be provided training in Child Protection, Code of Conduct, Anaphylaxis, eEmergency care and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• Be provided with guidance from school staff and ASTP personnel to ensure consistent and appropriate support.

About you

• Respectful and understanding of students with disability
• Clear and effective English communication skills (written and verbal)
• Experience supporting people living with disability is desirable
• You are over 18 years of age and physically able to support students with disability

Essential requirements of the role

• This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment, you will be required to provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number (for paid employment). Visit the website for more information.
• Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.
• Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens or a valid work visa).
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

The selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.

We welcome applications of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team (*********@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.