School Learning Support Officer - Identified - Full Time - Ongoing - Springwood High School

NSW Department of Education; Springwood; Sur place; AUD 60 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

NSW Department of Education is seeking a School Learning Support Officer to assist students with diverse learning needs under teacher guidance at Springwood High School. You will help with welfare, health and wellbeing activities and support across streams including vision, hearing and bilingual programs.

The role requires Working with Children Check clearance and completion of mandatory Department of Education training.

Qualifications

• Working with Children Check clearance required.
• Mandatory training by the Department of Education; willingness to undertake first aid training.
• Administration of Medications training to be provided as needed.
• Health support training to be provided based on student needs.

Responsabilités

• Support students with identified diverse learning needs in classrooms and other learning environments.
• Assist with student welfare, health and wellbeing activities.
• Work under supervision of a teacher to help achieve educational outcomes.
• Provide targeted support across streams/settings: pre-school, vision, hearing and bilingual.
• Promote strong connections between staff, students, families and external providers.

Connaissances

Teamwork

Disability support

Disability awareness

Effective communication

Description du poste

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).

Springwood High School is proudly comprehensive in both nature and purpose, with a current enrolment of 556 students, including 57 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and 48 students from language backgrounds other than English. The school provides a broad range of challenging and diverse learning opportunities underpinned by high expectations for all students. Opportunities extend across academic, sporting and cultural domains, enabling students to pursue excellence while developing confidence, creativity and a strong sense of belonging. Strong educational leadership and the commitment of dedicated staff foster a positive, supportive and dynamic learning environment focused on continuous improvement and student success. The school is committed to the values of fairness, equity, inclusion, diversity and excellence in the pursuit of outstanding educational outcomes for every student. The Springwood High School Support Unit currently includes an off-site setting at the Glenbrook Centre, comprising three classes. In 2027, the school will further expand inclusive educational provision through the establishment of two multi-categorical classes at the Faulconbridge campus. The successful applicant will work collaboratively with teachers in the multi-categorical classes at the Faulconbridge campus to support student learning and wellbeing initiatives, and promote strong, supportive connections between staff, students, families, external providers and the wider community.

Additional Skills & Experience

• 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.

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. It is anticipated the position will begin Term 1, Day 1 2027.

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.