School Learning Support Officer, Student Health Support

School Learning Support Officer, Student Health Support - Multiple Positions - Full Time - Ongoing - Yandelora School 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 (Student Health Support) 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. The main focus of the School Learning Support Officers (Student Health Support) is the performance of health support as required so that students can participate in and access educational programs. 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 to undertake first aid, administration of medications and health care procedures training. 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 Yandelora School was established in January 2019. Yandelora is a School for Specific Purpose meeting the learning needs of students in a broad community who have an intellectual disability, Autism, physical disability, complex health care needs, sensory impairment, mental health, and challenging behaviour. At Yandelora School we Connect, we Create, we are Courageous. We Celebrate success, we are a Community. We Connect with the land on which we stand and with each other. We are Creative in the way we express ourselves, and in the way we learn and teach. We are Courageous, In all we do. We take risks to challenge our learning. We Celebrate every step on the journey to success and measure success for each member of the community personally. At Yandelora School we are a Community. Each member of our learning community is known, valued and cared for. The schools learning community have high expectations and understand that excellence in our staff will lead to excellent outcomes for our students. 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 them in your covering letter. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr