School Learning Support Officer - Sydney, Australia - NSW Government -School Administrative and Support

NSW Government -School Administrative and Support

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Sydney, Australia

4 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Full time

Description

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.

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.

Special Notes:

About the NSW Department of Education

Additional School Information (Optional)
Mount Victoria Public School (MVPS) is a small school situated at the western extremity of the Blue Mountains.

The school is committed to providing educational excellence for students who are drawn from diverse backgrounds within the small local village, and the surrounding semi-rural areas.

The school is recognised for its positive environment where staff collaborate, consistently embedding innovative practices and high student expectations.

The Darug and Gundungurra people, the traditional custodians of the community, have a strong representation and presence in the school.

Our school has a high percentage of students who identify as aboriginal. MVPS is a member of the Upper Blue Mountains Learning Community.

We collaborate with other local schools to ensure we provide highly effective educational programs in literacy and numeracy as well as extracurricular activities.

How to Apply
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