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

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

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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)
Francis Greenway High School is an inclusive comprehensive secondary school with a Support Unit. The student population continues to grow with a current enrolment of 700 students.

7% of students have a background where English is an additional language or dialect (EAL/D) and 19% identify as having an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background.

The school forms part of the Gateway Learning Community of schools who, as a group, provide a continuous path of learning for all students.


Students are provided challenge and support to reach their educational potential, including targeted strategies to support high potential and gifted students.

Students engage in a variety of extracurricular activities in sport, science, culture, the arts, drama, music and leadership.

The student body are represented in decision making processes across the school through both the Student Voice Team and the Junior Aboriginal Education Consultative Group.

A strong wellbeing focus is based on clear, consistent and fair boundaries, high expectations and individual recognition of success.

The school values the support of its community. We have fostered strong partnerships with universities, cultural institutions, business and industry, and community groups.

Our Parent and Citizens body is a highly supportive group involved in the decision-making process and the operation of our school canteen.

The Maitland Local AECG is a valuable consultative body which supports our Junior AECG and implementation of the Aboriginal education policy.


How to Apply
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