School Learning Support Officer - Identified - Full Time - Ongoing - South Sydney High School

NSW Government; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Department of Education is seeking a School Learning Support Officer to assist students with diverse learning needs within classrooms and other educational settings. You will work under a teacher's direction to support educational outcomes and student welfare across various streams, including pre-school, vision/hearing support, and bilingual contexts.

The role emphasises collaboration with teachers, health and wellbeing activities, and a commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with diverse learning needs.
• Ability to work in teams within a school setting under supervision.
• Willingness to undertake first aid training relevant to the role.
• Strong communication skills with students, families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for students with identified diverse learning needs in classrooms and other learning environments.
• Assist under the direction and supervision of a teacher to support educational outcomes, including welfare, health and wellbeing activities.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Disability support

First aid training

Job description

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).

Selection Criteria

1. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.
2. Ability to work with students with emotional, physical or intellectual disabilities.
3. Awareness of the needs of students with emotional, physical or intellectual disabilities.
4. Effective communication skills.

Conditions

This is an identified Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander position. Aboriginality/Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants must provide documentation upon appointment. More information can be found in the policy library under Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Descent.

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, neurodiverse people and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please contact the hiring manager using the contact details provided above. For more information, visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

Information Session

On Tuesday, 20th October 2026 at 12:00pm, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Recruitment and Advisory team will host an online Yarn Up (information session) about this role. The session will provide a detailed overview of the recruitment process, including applying for the position and interview to build confidence in your application.

To register your interest, please fill out the registration form or by scanning the QR code below. We will be in touch with further details and the meeting link. Alternatively, you may email the team at [e-mail] with subject line "Yarn Up" noting the job reference number.