School Learning Support Officer - Pre-school - Full Time - Ongoing - Darlington Public School

NSW Police Force; Sydney; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The NSW Department of Education is seeking a School Learning Support Officer for Darlington Public School to assist preschool students under teacher supervision, supporting learning, welfare and health activities. The role covers pre-school, vision and hearing support, and bilingual settings as needed.

You will collaborate with staff to support students with diverse needs, demonstrate suitability with child safety practices, and undertake required training to support educational outcomes for

Qualifications

• Must be working towards or hold ACECQA approved qualification for early childhood education or services.
• Working with Children Check Clearance.
• Willingness to undertake first aid training relevant to the role.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for students with identified diverse learning needs under teacher supervision.
• Assist with student welfare, health and wellbeing activities.
• Support preschool streams such as pre-school, vision, hearing and bilingual where required.

Education

Certificate III in Children’s Services

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

Job Description - School Learning Support Officer - Pre-school - Full Time - Ongoing - Darlington Public School (0000BDWC)

School Learning Support Officer - Pre-school - Full Time - Ongoing - Darlington Public School - 0000BDWC

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Location

Sydney Region

Advertisement Number

A900158738

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

Darlington Public School

Staffing Area

Port Jackson

FTE

1.000

Contact Phone number

02 9516 2300

Contact School Admin

99999999

Closing Date

28-Oct-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

• On appointment must be working towards or hold an Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) approved Certificate III in Children’s Services or Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
• 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).

Staff undertaking roles in preschools will be required to demonstrate suitability and ongoing compliance with the Children (Education and Care Services) National Law (NSW) and Education and Care Services National Regulations (NSW), and NSW Department of Education policies and practices as implemented for public preschools. This includes a commitment to child safe practices and requirements. Further information can be found at Child Safety Reforms.

Further information about the school can be found in this link: https://darlington-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to work with students with emotional, physical or intellectual disabilities.
• Commitment to protecting and promoting the safety, wellbeing and rights of all children.
• Ability to work with young children.
• Awareness of the needs of young children.

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.

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