Empowering Learning Support Officer

NSW Police Force; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Merewether High School in Newcastle is seeking a School Learning Support Officer on a full-time ongoing basis. The role supports students with diverse learning needs under teacher direction.

You will assist with student welfare, health and wellbeing activities, and may support specific streams such as vision, hearing, and bilingual settings. Applicants must have Working with Children Check clearance and complete mandatory training; training for first aid, medication administration, and health

Qualifications

• Working with Children Check clearance required.
• Mandatory Department of Education training; willingness to undertake first aid training.
• Medication administration training to be provided as needed.
• Health support training provided based on student needs.

Responsibilities

• Support students with identified learning needs in classrooms and other learning environments under the direction of a teacher.
• Assist with student welfare, health and wellbeing activities as required.
• Provide support for students in streams/settings such as vision, hearing and bilingual as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Empathy

Job description

Merewether High School in Newcastle is seeking a School Learning Support Officer on a full-time ongoing basis. The role supports students with diverse learning needs under teacher direction.

You will assist with student welfare, health and wellbeing activities, and may support specific streams such as vision, hearing, and bilingual settings. Applicants must have Working with Children Check clearance and complete mandatory training; training for first aid, medication administration, and health