Student Health & Learning Support Officer

NSW Department of Education; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The NSW Department of Education is recruiting School Learning Support Officers (Student Health Support) to assist students with diverse learning needs, including disability, in classrooms and other learning environments under the direction of a teacher to support educational outcomes.

The role focuses on health support to enable participation in programs, requires effective teamwork and communication, and involves building supportive relationships with students, families and staff while

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 of a teacher to support educational outcomes.
• Provide health support as required so that students can participate in and access educational programs.
• Collaborate with teachers and other staff to create inclusive and safe learning environments.

Job description

The NSW Department of Education is recruiting School Learning Support Officers (Student Health Support) to assist students with diverse learning needs, including disability, in classrooms and other learning environments under the direction of a teacher to support educational outcomes.

The role focuses on health support to enable participation in programs, requires effective teamwork and communication, and involves building supportive relationships with students, families and staff while