School Learning Support Officer - Full Time - Ongoing - Soldiers Point Public School

NSW Government; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public educational institution in New South Wales seeks a School Learning Support Officer to assist students with diverse learning needs within classrooms. The role requires effective teamwork, essential training, and a commitment to supporting educational outcomes. Ideal candidates should possess skills to connect with students who require additional support and complete mandatory training as stipulated by the educational authority.

Qualifications

• Working with Children Check clearance is essential.
• Completion of mandatory training by the Department of Education is required.
• Willingness to undertake first aid training relevant to the role.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for students with diverse learning needs.
• Assist with student welfare, health and wellbeing activities.
• Support teachers in educational outcomes for students with disabilities.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Awareness of the needs of students with emotional, physical or intellectual disabilities

Ability to work with students with emotional, physical or intellectual disabilities

Job description

Job Description

School Learning Support Officer – Full Time – Ongoing – Soldiers Point Public School (0000B4OB)

Location

Central & North Coasts, Newcastle & Hunter Valley

Advertisement Number

A900150835

Number of Positions

1

Remuneration

The salary range is $37.21 – $43.23 per hour, including employer’s contribution to superannuation and leave loading.

School and Contacts

School: Soldiers Point Public School
Principal Network: Port Stephens
Contact Phone: [phone]
Contact School Admin: 9999 9999

Closing Date

09-Dec-2025, 9:00 PM

Job Category

SASS

Organisation

School Administrative and Support

School Context

Soldiers Point Public School is a medium‑sized school situated on the Tomaree Peninsula, adjacent to Port Stephens. The school is located within the Regional North Operational Directorate and has an enrolment of approximately 260 students. Students come from diverse socio‑economic backgrounds, including 10% Aboriginal students. Soldiers Point Public School is a member of the Tomaree Learning Community of partner schools comprising five primary schools and one high school.

About the Role

School Learning Support Officers provide 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 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. Officers working in these streams/settings have additional duties beyond the general duties required of School Learning Support Officers.

Essential Requirements

• Working with Children Check clearance
• Completion of mandatory training required by the Department of Education and willingness to undertake first aid training relevant to the role
• Administration of medications – training provided based on student needs
• Health support training – training provided based on student needs (subject to transition provisions)

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 position is based in a Multi‑Categorical (MC) class and involves providing targeted support to students within this specialised setting. Officers working in Multi‑Categorical classes have specific additional responsibilities alongside the general duties required of all School Learning Support Officers.

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 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 ([e-mail]) or visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, submit an application by clicking “Apply Online”. Attach a covering letter (max. 3 pages) and your resume (max. 5 pages) in either Word or PDF format, demonstrating how your skills, knowledge and experience can contribute to the success of this role in accordance with the Selection Criteria as outlined in the Statement of Duties. Include the name and contact details of two referees. If there are targeted questions, respond to these (maximum 300 words) and include them in your covering letter.

Note: All applications must be submitted online at iworkfor.nsw.gov.au. No paper‑based, email‑based or late applications will be accepted.

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