Student Health & Learning Support Officer (Full‑Time)

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

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,