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

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

Job summary

A regional education authority in Australia is seeking a dedicated School Learning Support Officer to support students with diverse needs at Tacking Point Public School. The ideal candidate will possess a Working with Children Check and demonstrate effective teamwork skills. This full-time, ongoing role focuses on fostering an inclusive environment for students with emotional, physical, or intellectual disabilities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Completion of mandatory training required by the Department of Education.
• Willingness to undertake first aid training.

Responsibilities

• Provide support within our Kindergarten Multi-Categorical class.
• Assist students with emotional, physical, or intellectual disabilities.
• Administer medications as per training based on student needs.

Skills

Working with Children Check Clearance

Ability to work with students with disabilities

Teamwork

Adaptability

Job description

Job Description - School Learning Support Officer - Full Time - Ongoing - Tacking Point Public School (0000B4MQ)

School Learning Support Officer - Full Time - Ongoing - Tacking Point Public School - 0000B4MQ

Location

Regional NSW

Advertisement Number A900150795

Number of Positions

1

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 Tacking Point Public School

Staffing Area Port Macquarie

FTE 1.000

Contact Phone number 6582 3478

Contact School Admin - 99999999

Closing Date

11-Dec-2025, 5:00:00 AM

Job Category

SASS

Organisation

School Administrative and Support

Position Information

About our school: Tacking Point Public School is a comprehensive K-6 Primary School located in the beautiful Lighthouse Beach area of Port Macquarie. The school was established in 1996, with a current enrolment of 600 students in 23 classes with a Supported Learning class to begin in 2026.

Our vision: we empower students with the knowledge and skills required to thrive academically, culturally and socially.

We place a strong emphasis on student wellbeing, guided by our core values of care, courtesy, respect, and responsibility. Our highly trained professional staff are dedicated to fostering an enriching educational environment that nurtures every child's potential.

About the Role: Tacking Point Public School is seeking an experienced, dedicated and caring School Learning Support Officer (SLSO) to provide support within our Kindergarten Multi-Categorical class.

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).
• Tacking Point Public School Website
• SLSO Statement of Duties

• 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.

Special Notes

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 NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please submit an application by clicking “Apply Online” below. You will need to attach a covering letter (max. 3 pages) and your resume (max. 5 pages), in either Word or PDF format, that demonstrates 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. It is a requirement that you include the name and contact details of two referees.

If there are targeted questions, you must respond to these (maximum 300 words) and include in your covering letter.

Note: It is a requirement that all applicants submit their applications online on iworkfor.nsw.gov.au. No paper based, email based or late applications will be accepted.

We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge their continued connection to their country and culture.