School Learning Support Officer

School Learning Support Officer - Full Time - Ongoing - Hume Public School NSW Department of Education – Lavington NSW 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. 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). 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. 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. 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 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 (*****@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion. Additional Information Hume Public School is situated in Lavington, on Wiradjuri Country, along the New South Wales/Victorian border. With an enrolment of 183 students, the school proudly represents a diverse community, with 35% of its students identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and 16% coming from an English as an Additional Language or Dialect background. The school offers mainstream classes for kindergarten through Year 6, along with a preschool and a Special Education Unit. This unit provides a supportive and nurturing environment for students in our Multi‑Categorical (MC), Moderate/Severe Intellectual (IO/IS), and Early Intervention classes, all located within the grounds of the mainstream school. Staff members work collaboratively within the unit and alongside their mainstream colleagues to deliver inclusive and quality educational experiences and implement best practices. Our staff fosters a culture of inclusion and positive relationships, believing that students thrive when they feel safe, connected, and supported in regulating their emotions and behaviour. Throughout the school, high expectations, active engagement in learning, and a sense of community are consistently promoted by our dedicated staff. How to Apply To apply for this role, please submit an application by clicking “Apply Online” below. You will need to attach a covering letter (max. 3 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. Targeted Question 1 What methods would you use to stop student's disruptive behaviour and encourage them to focus on their learning if they arrived at school dysregulated and unable to focus on classroom activities? Targeted Question 2 What skills and experience would you be able to bring to the position of School Learning Support Officer in the Support Unit environment? Be careful - Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad. #J-18808-Ljbffr