Student Welfare & Learning Support Officer

NSW Department of Education; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The NSW Department of Education is seeking a School Learning Support Officer to assist students with diverse learning needs in classrooms and other learning environments under the supervision of a teacher.

The role involves supporting student welfare and wellbeing, and may include duties in streams such as pre-school, vision and hearing support, and bilingual settings. A collaborative team approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Working with Children Check clearance required.
• Mandatory training completion to be undertaken as required.
• Health support training provided based on student needs.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Awareness of needs of students with emotional, physical or intellectual disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support students with identified learning needs in classrooms and other learning environments.
• Assist with student welfare, health and wellbeing activities as required.
• Provide targeted support for streams/settings such as pre-school, vision support, hearing support, and bilingual programs.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Disability awareness

Job description

The NSW Department of Education is seeking a School Learning Support Officer to assist students with diverse learning needs in classrooms and other learning environments under the supervision of a teacher.

The role involves supporting student welfare and wellbeing, and may include duties in streams such as pre-school, vision and hearing support, and bilingual settings. A collaborative team approach is essential.