School Learning Support Officer - Fulltime - Ongoing - Penrith Valley Learning Centre

NSW Government; Council of the City of Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A public education department in New South Wales is seeking a School Learning Support Officer to assist students with various learning needs. The role involves providing support in classrooms and helping with well-being activities. Essential requirements include a Working with Children Check and completion of mandatory training. The ideal candidate should have effective communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team. This position offers a remuneration package ranging from $37.21 to $43.23 per hour.

Qualifications

• Working with Children Check Clearance.
• Completion of mandatory training by the Department of Education.
• Willingness to undertake first aid training.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for students with diverse learning needs.
• Assist under the supervision of a teacher.
• Support student welfare and health activities.

Job description

Job Description – School Learning Support Officer – Full Time – Ongoing – Penrith Valley Learning Centre (0000B4LM)

Location

Sydney Region

Advertisement Number: A900150754

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: Penrith Valley Learning Centre

Staffing Area: Penrith

FTE: 1.000

Contact Phone number: 02 9623 7532

Contact School Admin: 99999999

Closing Date

08-Dec-2025, 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 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. School 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).

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 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.

Targeted Question 1

1. Please provide an example of your success working both as part of a team and as an individual to contribute to the work of the team?

Targeted Question 2

2. What are the personal and professional qualities you bring to the position?

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