School Learning Support Officer - Student Health Support - Multiple Positions - Full Time - Ongoing - Newcastle Senior School

NSW Police Force; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 56,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Newcastle Senior School in NSW is seeking School Learning Support Officers (Student Health Support) to assist students with identified diverse learning needs, including disability, in classrooms and other learning environments under the direction and supervision of a teacher to support educational outcomes.

The role focuses on health and behaviour support to enable student participation in educational programs, with mandatory Working with Children Check clearance and completion of first aid,

Qualifications

• Working with Children Check Clearance.
• Completion of mandatory training required by the Department of Education to undertake first aid, administration of medications and health care procedures training.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support students with identified diverse learning needs in classrooms and other learning environments under the direction and supervision of a teacher.
• Support achievement of educational outcomes through health and behaviour support.
• Contribute to a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Disability awareness

First aid training

Job description

Job Description - School Learning Support Officer - Student Health Support - Multiple Positions - Full Time - Ongoing - Newcastle Senior School (0000BF8P)

School Learning Support Officer - Student Health Support - Multiple Positions - Full Time - Ongoing - Newcastle Senior School - 0000BF8P

Location

Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter Valley

Advertisement Number A900159914

Number of Positions

2

Total Remuneration Package: The hourly rate for this position is $46.06. The total salary package will include employer's contribution to superannuation and leave loading.

School Name Newcastle Senior School

Principal Network Newcastle

Staffing Area Newcastle

FTE 1.000

Contact Phone number 0249853122

Contact School Admin - 99999999

Closing Date

02-Nov-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 (Student Health Support) 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. The main focus of the School Learning Support Officers (Student Health Support) is the performance of health and behaviour support as required so that students can participate in and access educational programs.

Essential Requirements

• Working with Children Check Clearance


• Completion of mandatory training required by the Department of Education to undertake first aid, administration of medications and health care procedures training.

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 people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment, details listed above. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage .

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