NSW Department of Education
School Learning Support Officer - Graduate Program null
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Minimum requirements
Hiring criteria
Awareness of the needs of students with emotional, physical or intellectual disabilities
Working rights
Read moreThe 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 provide funds and regulate 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 well-being of Aboriginal people.
About the Role
School Learning Support Officers 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. This support includes student welfare, health and well-being activities as required. In addition, School Learning Support Officers may provide specific support for students in the following streams or settings: preschool, 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.
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 and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team (dandi@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit our website.
Additional School Information
NSW Government is committed to taking immediate action to reduce teacher admin workload in schools and the roles being recruited are part of the School Admin Improvement Program.
We have multiple School Learning Support Officer roles available in schools across NSW including Albury, Auburn, Bathurst, Beverly Hills, Bondi, Carlingford, Chullora, Connected Communities, Cowra, Deniliquin, Eden-Monaro, Far West, Georges River, Girraween, Great Lakes, Griffith, Lake Illawarra South, Lithgow, Mitchell, Mooney Mooney, Mudgee, Namoi, Narrandera, North Sydney, Orange, Parramatta, Peel, Port Jackson, Port Stephens, Queanbeyan, Shoalhaven, South Coast, St Andrews, Taree, The Beaches, The Forest, Upper Hunter, Wambuul-Macquarie, West Wyalong and Windsor.
6-month temporary full-time and part-time roles available, with the possibility of extension.
Hiring criteria
Awareness of the needs of students with emotional, physical or intellectual disabilities
Work experience
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). Selection Criteria * Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team. * Ability to work with students with emotional, physical or intellectual disabilities. * Awareness of the needs of students with emotional, physical or intellectual disabilities. * Effective communication skills. To apply for this role, please submit an application by clicking “Apply Online” below. You will need to attach a covering letter (max. 2 pages) and your resume (max. 5 pages), in either Word or PDF format, that demonstrates how your skills, knowledge and experience can contribute to the success of this role in accordance with the Selection Criteria as outlined in the Statement of Duties. It is a requirement that you include the name and contact details of two referees. If there are targeted questions, you must respond to these (maximum 300 words) and include in your covering letter. Note: It is a requirement that all applicants submit their applications online on iworkfor.nsw.gov.au. No paper based, email based or late applications will be accepted. For role enquiries please contact Dina Mannah on (02) 7814 0809 or at recruitmentreformprograms@det.nsw.edu.au.
Degree or Certificate
Work rights
The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.
Australia
Australian Citizen
Australian Permanent Resident
New Zealand
New Zealand Citizen