School Learning Support Officer - Full Time - Ongoing - Multiple Positions - Auburn West Public School

NSW Government; Sydney; On-site; AUD 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Department of Education seeks three School Learning Support Officers to support students with diverse learning needs at Auburn West Public School in Sydney. Roles involve welfare, health and educational support under teacher supervision.

Essential requirements include WWCC clearance, mandatory Department training, first aid readiness, and medications/health training as needed. Strong teamwork and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Working with Children Check clearance required.
• Mandatory training as directed by the Department of Education; willingness to undertake first aid training.
• Administration of medications training provided based on student needs.
• Health support training provided based on student needs.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills.
• Awareness of needs of students with emotional, physical or intellectual disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support students with identified learning needs in classrooms and other learning environments under teacher direction.
• Provide student welfare, health and wellbeing activities as required.
• Offer specific support for streams/settings: pre-school, vision support, hearing support, and bilingual.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Disability awareness

Job description

Location

Sydney Region

Number of Positions

3

Closing Date

18-Nov-2026, 5:00:00 AM

Job Category

SASS

Organisation

School Administrative and Support

Salary

Total Remuneration Package: The salary range for this position is $37.21 - $43.23 per hour. The total salary package will include employer's contribution to superannuation and leave loading

School Name

Auburn West Public School

FTE

1.000

Contact Phone number

96496774

Contact School Admin

99999999

Advertisement Number

A900156833

Employment Type

Full Time (Ongoing)

Position Information

The NSW Department of Education provides, funds and regulates education services for NSW students from early childhood to secondary school, delivering world-class education through its public schools and providing funding support to non-government schools. We employ, develop and support teachers, leaders and other staff to deliver the best outcomes for students and to advance the wellbeing of Aboriginal people.

About the Role

School Learning Support Officers provides support for students with identified diverse learning needs including disability in classrooms and other learning environments under the direction and supervision of a teacher to support the achievement of educational outcomes. This support includes student welfare, health and wellbeing activities as required. In addition School Learning Support Officers may provide specific support for students in the following streams or settings: pre-school, vision support, hearing support, and bilingual. Student Learning Support Officers working in these streams/settings have specific additional duties, in addition to the general duties for School Learning Support Officers that are required to be performed.

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).

School Context

Auburn West Public School provides inclusive K-6 education for a diverse community located on the western edge of the suburb, adjacent to Auburn Botanical gardens. The current enrolment is approximately 560, with 25 classes, including 98% of students from a non-English speaking background. The school currently has 3 classes in the Support Unit to support AU/IO students. The school receives additional funding to support a range of needs within the school community, including funding to support high-needs students in mainstream classes.

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.

Special Notes

This advertisement is for three positions. 3 x 1.00FTE

About the NSW Department of Education

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. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage.

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