School Learning Support Officer, Student Health Support – Part time 0.6

School Learning Support Officer, Student Health Support – Part time 0.6 (FTE) - Ongoing - Sir Eric Woodward Memorial 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. Sir Eric Woodward School is a School for Specific Purposes SSP located in St Ives within the Pittwater Network of Schools. The school provides high-quality teaching and learning for students K-12 with high support needs, a K-6 autism support class and a K-12 distance education support unit for students statewide with a moderate or severe intellectual disability and additional complex needs. SEWS currently has an enrollment of 78 students. 46% of students are from non-English speaking backgrounds, and 9 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students are enrolled at the school. Further information is available at . 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 is the performance of health support as required so that students can participate in and access educational programmes. 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 Additional Information: 3 days per week. 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. 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 Explain how you would integrate a student's health care plan into the daily classroom or school routine to support their full participation in learning and social activities. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr