School Learning Support Officer – Full Time - Ongoing- - Thomas Reddall High School

NSW Government; Sydney; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Department of Education is advertising a School Learning Support Officer – Full Time, ongoing, at Thomas Reddall High School in the Sydney Region. The role provides support for students with identified diverse learning needs under the direction of a teacher to enhance educational outcomes and student wellbeing.

Working with children clearances are required; mandatory training will be provided, including first aid, medications and health support as needed. Closing date is 28 October 2026.

Qualifications

• 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 or intellectual disabilities.
• Effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted assistance with learning, communication, wellbeing and personal care.
• Work with teachers to implement adjustments for inclusive learning.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Disability awareness

Job description

School Learning Support Officer – Full Time - Ongoing- - Thomas Reddall High School - 0000BDHO

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Location

Sydney Region

Advertisement Number A900158357

Number of Positions

1

Total Remuneration Package: The salary range for this position is $38.33 - $44.53 per hour. The total salary package will include employer's contribution to superannuation and leave loading

School Name Thomas Reddall High School

Principal Network Campbelltown

Staffing Area Campbelltown

FTE 1.000

Contact Phone number 0246254404

Contact School Admin - 99999999

Closing Date

28-Oct-2026, 5:00:00 AM

Job Category

SASS

Organisation

School Administrative and Support

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).

Thomas Reddall High School, located in Ambarvale on Dharawal country, is a comprehensive and growing high school with a current enrolment of approximately 520 students. The school proudly supports a diverse student population, with approximately 20% of students identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and 24% coming from non-English speaking backgrounds. Thomas Reddall High School features a seven-class support unit that caters to students with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, and mental health needs. We foster a vibrant and inclusive school culture that prioritises holistic learning, wellbeing, attendance, and positive behaviour. Our school is committed to providing outstanding academic opportunities tailored to the individual needs of our diverse learners, demonstrated through consistent growth and value-added results in both the Higher School Certificate (HSC) and NAPLAN assessments. Explicit teaching and High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE) programs underpin our teaching philosophy and strong transition programs 'In, through and beyond' support our students to determine personalised pathways to success.

The School Learning Support Officer (SLSO) supports Inclusive Education students to access learning, participate positively in school life and develop greater independence. Working under the direction of teachers and school leaders, the SLSO provides targeted assistance with learning, communication, wellbeing, personal care and behaviour, as required. The role works collaboratively with teachers and the wider school team to implement adjustments and support an inclusive, safe and engaging learning environment for all students.

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

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.

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