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

NSW Government -School Administrative and Support

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Newcastle, Australia

2 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 View High School is dedicated to developing an innovative, flexible learning culture that is courageous and aspirational, with opportunities for all to thrive.

With a student enrolment of approximately 960 students including 20% Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, the school is a proud member of the Cessnock Community of Great Public Schools (CCGPS) and has a close working relationship with the Korreil Wonnai Aboriginal Education Consultative Group.

Proudly part of our local community, Mount View High School has a strong tradition of academic, creative and performing arts and sporting success.

We have high expectations of students, consistent with each student's ability and the belief that all students can achieve their personal best.

Our school offers a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum that provides the benefits of a specialist school in a comprehensive high school environment.

Our school is a leader in educational practice with a vibrant Support faculty consisting of three MC classes, three ED classes and one Autism class.

How to Apply
If there are targeted questions, you must respond to these (maximum 300 words) and include in your covering letter.

Targeted Question 1
Describe the most important skills an effective SLSO must bring to a Support Faculty setting?

Targeted Question 2
How would you best support a student if their behaviour escalated, and their current plan was not effective?