School Learning Support Officer - Full time - Ongoing - Wilson Park School

NSW Department of Education; New South Wales; Presencial; AUD 60 000 - 80 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

NSW Department of Education is seeking a School Learning Support Officer to provide support for students with identified diverse learning needs, including disability, under the direction of a teacher. The role may cover streams such as pre-school, vision support, hearing support and bilingual settings, contributing to student welfare, health and wellbeing activities as required.

We value teamwork, empathy, and clear communication to support positive learning outcomes within a safe and welcoming

Qualificações

• 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.

Conhecimentos

Teamwork

Disability support

Communication skills

Awareness of student needs

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About the Role

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. 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).

Wilson Park School is a School for Specific Purposes dedicated to meeting the educational needs of students with autism, physical disabilities, and moderate to severe intellectual disabilities, from Kindergarten to Year 12. We currently have an enrolment of 85 students across 12 classes, with 34% identifying as Aboriginal. Through a caring and inclusive approach, we provide opportunities for every student to engage, achieve, and build confidence in a safe and welcoming environment.

• 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 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.