School Learning Support Officer – Preschool – Full Time – Ongoing – Lennox Head Public School

Mobile; United States; On-site; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Lennox Head Public School invites applications for a Preschool School Learning Support Officer (Full Time, ongoing). 31 hours 15 minutes per week, FTE 1.000, with salary $38.33–$44.53 per hour plus superannuation and leave loading. Term 4, 2026 start is anticipated.

The role supports students with diverse learning needs under supervision of teaching staff, including preschool, vision and hearing support, and bilingual contexts. Mandatory training and WCCC clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Must be working towards or hold ACECQA approved Certificate III in Children’s Services or Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.

Responsibilities

• Support students with identified diverse learning needs in classrooms under teacher supervision.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Working with children

Disability support

Student welfare

Education

Certificate III in Children’s Services

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Tools

First aid training

Medication administration training

Health support training

Job description

School Learning Support Officer – Preschool – Full Time – Ongoing – Lennox Head Public School – 0000BFMK

Location

Regional NSW Advertisement Number A900160271

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 Lennox Head Public School Principal Network Lennox Coast Staffing Area Tweed Heads/Ballina Hours/Minutes 31 hours 15 minutes per week FTE 1.000 Contact Name Ryan O'Connor Contact Phone number 02 6687 7230 Contact School Admin - 99999999

Closing Date

11-Nov-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

• On appointment must be working towards or hold an Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) approved Certificate III in Children’s Services or Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
• 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).

Staff undertaking roles in preschools will be required to demonstrate suitability and ongoing compliance with the Children (Education and Care Services) National Law (NSW) and Education and Care Services National Regulations (NSW), and NSW Department of Education policies and practices as implemented for public preschools. This includes a commitment to child safe practices and requirements. Further information can be found at Child Safety Reforms

Further information about the school can be found in this link https://lennoxhead-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/

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. Commitment to protecting and promoting the safety, wellbeing and rights of all children.
4. Ability to work with young children.
5. Awareness of the needs of young children.
6. Effective communication skills

Special Notes It is anticipated that this position will commence in Term 4, 2026

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 all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA community, veterans, refugees, neurodiverse people and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please contact the hiring manager using the contact details provided above. For more information, visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion