Learning Support Officer - In-Class & Wellbeing

NSW Department of Education; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The NSW Department of Education seeks a proactive School Learning Support Officer to assist students with diverse learning needs, including those with disability, in classrooms and learning spaces under teacher direction. You will help with student welfare, health and wellbeing activities and may work across streams such as pre-school, vision/hearing support, and bilingual programs.

Collaboration and clear communication are essential to support educational outcomes.

Qualifications

• 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).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for students with identified diverse learning needs including disability in classrooms and other learning environments under the direction of a teacher.
• Support student welfare, health and wellbeing activities as required.
• Provide additional duties for streams/settings such as pre-school, vision support, hearing support, and bilingual as applicable.
• Work under the general duties of School Learning Support Officers and perform related tasks as required.

Skills

Working with Children Check Clearance

Effective communication skills

Teamwork and collaboration

Ability to work with students with dis

Job description

The NSW Department of Education seeks a proactive School Learning Support Officer to assist students with diverse learning needs, including those with disability, in classrooms and learning spaces under teacher direction. You will help with student welfare, health and wellbeing activities and may work across streams such as pre-school, vision/hearing support, and bilingual programs.

Collaboration and clear communication are essential to support educational outcomes.