Assisted Travel Support Officer (Atso)

Stronger Smarter Institute; Bathurst; On-site; AUD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Department of Education is seeking Assisted Travel Support Officers (ATSOs) on a temporary basis during the school year to support safe transport for students with disability across New South Wales, with Bathurst and surrounding areas targeted.

As an ATSO you will work with school staff to ensure students reach school safely, provide support for students with disability, including those with behavioural and health needs, and receive training in Child Protection, Code of Conduct, Anaphylaxis,

Qualifications

• Clear and effective English communication skills (written and verbal).
• Respectful and understanding of students with disability.
• Over 18 years old and physically able to support students.

Responsibilities

• Ensure students with disability get to school safely and ready to learn.
• Provide support to students with disability, including those with behavioural and/or health support needs.
• Receive training in WWCC, Code of Conduct, Anaphylaxis, CPR.
• Work with school staff to ensure consistent and appropriate support.

Skills

English communication

Disability support experience

Physical suitability

Respectful demeanor

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.