Job Description - School Learning Support Officer - Identified - Full Time - Ongoing - Maitland High School (0000BBDZ)

Location

Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter Valley

Number of Positions

1

Remuneration

$38.33 - $44.53 per hour

About the Role

School Learning Support Officers 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. 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. Officers working in these streams/settings have additional duties beyond the general duties required of a School Learning Support Officer.

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.

Conditions

This is an identified Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander position. Aboriginality/Torres Strait Islander descent is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under section 14(d) of the Anti‑Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants must provide documentation upon appointment.

EEO Statement

The NSW Department of Education welcomes applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, neurodiverse people and people with disability.

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📌 School Learning Support Officer - Identified - Full Time - Ongoing - Maitland High School (Newcastle City Council)
🏢 Nsw Government
📍 Newcastle City Council