School Learning Support Officer - Full Time - Ongoing - Tallawong Public School

NSW Government; Council of the City of Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental educational body in Sydney seeks School Learning Support Officers to assist students with diverse learning needs, including disability. Responsibilities include collaborating with teachers and supporting student welfare. Applicants should possess effective communication skills and be able to work in a team. Mandatory training in first aid and a Working with Children Check are required for this role.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide support for students with identified diverse learning needs.
• Assist in welfare, health, and wellbeing activities.
• Collaborate with teachers in various learning environments.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to work with students with disabilities

Teamwork

Job description

Location

Sydney Region

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 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.

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 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).

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.

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.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please submit an application by clicking “Apply Online”. You will need to attach a covering letter (max. 3 pages) and your resume (max. 5 pages) in either Word or PDF format. 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 them in your covering letter. Note: It is a requirement that all applicants submit their applications online on iworkfor.nsw.gov.au. No paper, email or late applications will be accepted.