School Learning Support Officer - Preschool - Full Time - Ongoing (Multiple Positions) - Nirimba Fields Public School

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

Job summary

The NSW Department of Education is hiring School Learning Support Officers for Nirimba Fields Public School's new preschool. These roles support students with diverse learning needs in preschool settings under teacher supervision.

Three full-time, ongoing positions available, starting day 1, Term 4, 12 October 2026. Applicants must be working towards or hold Certificate III in Children’s Services or Early Childhood Education and Care and pass Working with Children Check, with training provided

Qualifications

• ACECQA approved Certificate III in Children’s Services or Early Childhood Education and Care.
• Completion of mandatory training and WWCC clearance.
• Willingness to undertake first aid training.

Responsibilities

• Support students with identified learning needs in classrooms and other settings.
• Assist with student welfare, health and wellbeing activities as required.
• Work under teacher direction to support educational outcomes.

Skills

Teamwork

Disability support

Welfare support

Communication

Education

Cert III: Children's Services

Job description

Job Description - School Learning Support Officer - Preschool - Full Time - Ongoing (Multiple Positions) - Nirimba Fields Public School (0000BE79)

Location

Sydney Region

Number of Positions

3

Closing Date

29-Sep-2026, 6:00:00 AM

Job Category

SASS

Organisation

School Administrative and Support

School Name Nirimba Fields Public School

Staffing Area Blacktown

FTE 1.000

Contact Name Renai Diamond

Contact Phone number 02 8801 6100

Contact School Admin - 99999999

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

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).

Nirimba Fields Public School is excited to be opening our new public preschool. This initiative is part of the NSW Government’s commitment to deliver 100 new public preschools by 2027.

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://nirimbafields-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.

Conditions

Please note if you are 'working towards' 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, you will be appointed on a temporary basis until completion of the approved qualification. Failure to complete within twelve (12) months from your entry on duty date, will result in cessation of the temporary employment.

Special Notes

There are three (3) positions vacant. It is anticipated that these positions will commence Day 1, Term 4, 12 October 2026.

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

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