School Learning Support Officer - Full Time - Ongoing - Picnic Point High School

NSW Department of Education; Sydney; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Picnic Point High School, part of the NSW Department of Education, is seeking a School Learning Support Officer to assist with students with diverse learning needs including autism. Working under Inclusive Education teachers, you will help implement interventions to foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

You will liaise with teachers, parents and carers to ensure comprehensive support for students, aiming to improve educational outcomes and wellbeing within a strong public

Qualifications

• Valid Working with Children Check clearance.
• Completion of mandatory Department of Education training with willingness to undertake first-aid training related 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).

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing interventions and strategies under Inclusive Education teachers to foster an inclusive learning environment.
• Liaise with teachers, parents and carers to ensure comprehensive support for students.
• Contribute to improving educational outcomes and wellbeing of students.
• Support the inclusive education unit and school staff in delivering interventions.

Job description

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

The School Learning Support Officer will provide support for students with identified diverse learning needs including autism. Working under the direction of Inclusive Education teachers, the SLSO assists in implementing interventions and strategies to foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment. The SLSO will liaise closely with teachers, parents and carers to ensure comprehensive support for students, helping to improve educational outcomes and wellbeing.

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).

Picnic Point High School

Picnic Point High School is a Year 7 to Year 12, comprehensive, co‑educational secondary school in Picnic Point with approximately 865 students. The Inclusive Education unit comprises six classes with an additional class in 2027. We are proud to be part of a strong public education system and welcome students from all backgrounds and cultures. Picnic Point High School promotes an inclusive, collaborative and reflective learning environment based on the common values of respect, responsibility and participation. Every student and every teacher in our school is known, valued and cared for as they pursue excellence in all aspects of school life.

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.

How do you manage complex or challenging situations with students while maintaining a calm, professional and positive approach? Provide an example of how you managed a complex situation, outlining the key challenges you faced and how you worked to resolve these. Please provide an example of how you have worked successfully as part of an educational team to address a problem. In your response, outline the key challenges faced and how you contributed to the team in overcoming these challenges.