TEMPORARY SSO1 - PLYMPTON PS - SCHOOL SERVICES OFFICER (MULTIPLE POSITIONS)

Department for Education, South Australia; Plympton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Plympton Primary School is seeking enthusiastic School Services Officers (SSO1) to support students with disabilities and additional learning needs. You will work with teachers and leaders to provide learning, behavioural and wellbeing support across varied settings.

Availability for 3+ hours daily, Monday to Friday, is highly desirable. Salary ranges from $67,698 to $80,920 per annum FTE for a 15.25 hour per week role, with potential for extra hours.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with disabilities or complex learning needs.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and school leaders.
• Commitment to inclusive education and strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide learning, behavioural and wellbeing support in individual, small-group and classroom settings.
• Assist students with personal care and implement learning, behaviour and health care plans.

Skills

Students with Disabilities

Job description

Position Descriptor
We are seeking enthusiastic, flexible and committed School Services Officers (SSO1) to support students with disabilities and additional learning needs.

Position No: 2027-0346-SS1-C-0-2
Applications Close: 08/11/2026 11:30 PM
Position DescriptorWe are seeking enthusiastic, flexible and committed School Services Officers (SSO1) to support students with disabilities and additional learning needs.
Working collaboratively with teachers and school leaders, successful applicants will provide learning, behavioural and wellbeing support to students in individual, small group and classroom settings. Duties may also include assisting students with personal care, including toileting, and implementing individual learning, behaviour and health care plans.
We are seeking applicants who demonstrate initiative, strong communication skills, a commitment to inclusive education and the ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
Availability: Applicants who are available to work Monday to Friday for a minimum of 3 hours per day are highly desirable. There is a strong possibility of additional hours, including full days, depending on student needs, school requirements and funding allocations. Please note the salary amount may differ from that advertised. Salary is dependent upon your current employment status with the Department for Education, tenure and hours per week. The salary stated is based on an employee working 52 weeks per annum, full time equivalent. The successful applicant will be employed under the appropriate mode of employment. Please note that part time and flexible arrangements will be considered.
Site: Plympton Primary School Local Partnership: West Torrens Tenure: 27/01/2027 to 12/12/2027 Hours Per Week: 15.25 Roster: (may be negotiable) Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Starting 25/01/2027 3.25 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 0.00 0.00 Classification: SSO01 - SSO Level 1 Conditions: $67,698 - $80,920 per annum FTE / Temporary Salary Loading Major Function(s) / Skill(s): Students with Disabilities Information: Tammy Riley phone [phone] School Website: http://www.plymptonps.sa.edu.au

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