School Learning Support Officer – Student Health Support – Multiple Positions – Full Time – Ongoing – Newcastle Senior School

Mobile; United States; On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Newcastle Senior School, part of the NSW Department of Education, is seeking a School Learning Support Officer (Student Health Support) to assist students with diverse learning needs. You will work under the direction of a teacher to ensure students can participate in educational programs and access wellbeing-focused activities.

The role involves health and behaviour support, working with a SSP school, and collaboration with a multi-school network to support transitions and wellbeing across the

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide health and behaviour support to students under teacher guidance to enable learning.
• Support students with identified diverse learning needs in classrooms and other environments.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

School Learning Support Officer – Student Health Support – Multiple Positions – Full Time – Ongoing – Newcastle Senior School – 0000BF8P
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Location

Central & North Coasts – Newcastle & Hunter Valley
Advertisement Number A900159914

Number of Positions

2
Total Remuneration Package: The hourly rate for this position is $46.06. The total salary package will include employer’s contribution to superannuation and leave loading.
School Name Newcastle Senior School
Principal Network Newcastle
Staffing Area Newcastle
Hours/Minutes 31 hours 15 minutes per week
FTE 1.000
Contact Name Tracey Stephens
Contact Phone number 0249853122
Contact School Admin – 99999999

Closing Date

02-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 (Student Health Support) provide 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. The main focus of the School Learning Support Officers (Student Health Support) is the performance of health and behaviour support as required so that students can participate in and access educational programs.

Essential Requirements

• 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.
  Newcastle Senior School is a SSP (School for Specific Purposes) located in Waratah NSW, that values the well-being of students and staff and will provide a supportive and safe space for all. Our vision is to prepare students and families for post-school life by providing strong support at all transition points and setting high expectations with all stakeholders. Our School caters for students with significant disabilities from Year 9 to Year 12, we are part of a three school model that has a Junior and a Middle school located on separate sites.

Newcastle Senior School in 2027 will have 42 students across 8 classes and will deliver programs that support wellbeing via the use of the hydrotherapy pool, sensory play equipment, art therapy and music programs. We provide curriculum programs to help young people develop knowledge and skills for learning, work and life.
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.