School Learning Support Officer – Full Time – Ongoing – Thornton Public School

Mobile; North (SC); In loco; USD 37.000 - 43.000; Tempo pieno

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Thornton Public School in Maitland (Hunter Valley region) is seeking a dedicated School Learning Support Officer to join the Support Unit. The role provides support for students with learning needs, under teacher supervision, including welfare and wellbeing activities.

Training and development will be provided as required. Essential requirements include Working with Children Check clearance and mandatory training; health support training is provided based on student needs.

Competenze

• Working with Children Check Clearance required
• Willingness to undertake mandatory training for the role
• Health support training to be provided based on student needs
• Support unit includes Mental Health, Autism, Multi-Categorical and Mild Intellectual Disability classes

Mansioni

• Provide support for students with identified diverse learning needs in classrooms and other learning environments under supervision of a teacher.
• Assist with student welfare, health and wellbeing activities as required.
• Provide targeted support for students in streams/settings: pre-school, vision support, hearing support, and bilingual programs.
• Collaborate with teachers to achieve educational outcomes and contribute to a positive school environment.

Conoscenze

Teamwork

Communication

Disability support

First aid training

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School Learning Support Officer — Full Time – Ongoing – Thornton Public School – 0000BF0J

Location

Central & North Coasts – Newcastle & Hunter Valley
Advertisement Number A900159707

Number of Positions

1
Total Remuneration Package: The salary range for this position is $38.33 – $44.53 per hour. The total salary package will include employer’s contribution to superannuation and leave loading
School Name Thornton Public School
Principal Network Hunter
Staffing Area Maitland
Hours/Minutes 31 hours 15 minutes per week
FTE 1.000
Contact Name Stuart Wylie
Contact Phone number 02 4964 1369
Contact School Admin – 99999999

Closing Date

28-Oct-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 provides 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. This support includes student welfare, health and wellbeing activities as required. In addition School Learning Support Officers may provide specific support for students in the following streams or settings: pre-school, vision support, hearing support, and bilingual. Student Learning Support Officers working in these streams/settings have specific additional duties, in addition to the general duties for School Learning Support Officers that are required to be performed.

Essential Requirements

• Working with Children Check Clearance
• Completion of mandatory training required by the Department of Education and a willingness to undertake first aid training relevant to the School Learning Support Officer role.
• Administration of Medications — training to be provided based on student needs.
• Health support training to be provided based on student needs (subject to transition provisions).
  Thornton Public School has an enrolment of 787 students, including 17% EALD students, 17% Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students, and 8% of students with a family member serving in the Australian Defence Force. We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled School Learning Support Officer to join our Support Unit, which comprises four classes: Intensive Learning Support (Mental Health), Autism, Multi-Categorical, and a class for students identified with Mild Intellectual Disability.

Our school is located near Maitland, the gateway to the Hunter Valley, serving a growing and diverse community.

Our vision is grounded in a whole-school commitment to providing a happy, secure learning environment for all students. Our professional, cohesive, and dynamic staff bring a blend of youth and experience to deliver high-quality educational programs.
Specific Selection Criteria

1. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.
2. Ability to work with students with emotional, physical or intellectual disabilities.
3. Awareness of the needs of students with emotional, physical or intellectual disabilities.
4. 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.