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

NSW Government; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Wirreanda Public School in the Newcastle region is seeking a dedicated School Learning Support Officer for a full-time, ongoing role. The position supports students with diverse learning needs under teacher supervision, contributing to welfare, health and wellbeing activities within inclusive classrooms.

Applicants should meet the essential requirements and be prepared to participate in required training. The role forms part of NSW Department of Education services supporting public schooling.

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, physical or intellectual disabilities.
• Effective communication skills.

Job description

Job Description - School Learning Support Officer - Full Time - Ongoing - Wirreanda Public School (0000BFA3)

School Learning Support Officer - Full Time - Ongoing - Wirreanda Public School - 0000BFA3

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Location

Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter Valley

Advertisement Number A900159954

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 Wirreanda Public School

Principal Network Port Stephens

FTE 1.000

Contact Name Holly Deguara

Contact Phone number 02 4982 8893

Contact School Admin - 99999999

Closing Date

17-Nov-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).

Wirreanda Public School is located in Medowie, Port Stephens, NSW. Our diverse and inclusive school community includes students from Aboriginal backgrounds, Defence Force families and EAL/D backgrounds.

We are committed to providing high-quality education through evidence-based practices, explicit teaching and high expectations for every student. Our collaborative approach to professional learning, coaching and continuous improvement supports staff to develop their practice and achieve excellence in teaching and learning.

Equity, wellbeing and belonging are central to our school culture. Through strong relationships, inclusive practices and a commitment to High Potential and Gifted Education, we strive to ensure every student is known, valued and cared for, with opportunities to achieve their potential.

Our students benefit from a broad range of academic, creative, sporting and leadership opportunities. We value student voice, celebrate achievement and foster strong partnerships with families and our wider community.

At Wirreanda, our dedicated and supportive staff work collaboratively to create a positive learning environment, guided by our school values of Respect, Responsible Learners and Excellence.

Wirreanda Public School currently has one multicategorical inclusion class, with an autism inclusion class being established in 2027. This SLSO position will support students with a range of learning and support needs within the inclusion class setting.

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 from 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.