Job Description - School Learning Support Officer, Hearing Support – Full Time - Ongoing - Penshurst Public School *****BB7N)
School Learning Support Officer, Hearing Support – Full Time - Ongoing - Penshurst Public School - ****BB7N
Location
Sydney Region
Advertisement Number A*********
Number of Positions
1
Total Remuneration Package: The salary range for this position is $***** - $***** per hour. The total salary package will include employer's contribution to superannuation and leave loading
School Name Penshurst Public School
Staffing Area St George
FTE *****
Contact Phone number *********
Contact School Admin - ********
Closing Date
26-Aug-****, 6:00:00 AM
Job Category
SASS
Organisation
School Administrative and Support
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.
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.
Health support training to be provided based on student needs (subject to transition provisions).
The Hearing Support Unit at Penshurst PS comprises of three classes with students who are deaf and/or hard of hearing including students with additional needs, with enrolments ranging from preschool to grade 6. Penshurst Public School fosters a collaborative and inclusive learning workplace where students are supported to reach their full potential. Our school culture embraces the school community working in partnership with parents, health professionals and encouraging student voice.
The SLSO plays a vital role in creating a supportive and inclusive educational environment that enables all students to achieve their best.



The role will require the successful applicant to work across the three support classes, ranging from preschool to grade 6. The SLSO will assist in delivering learning programs to meet the diverse needs of students who are deaf and/or hard of hearing, including those with additional needs.
Specific Selection Criteria
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Ability to work with students who are Deaf or hard of hearing.
Awareness of the needs of students who are Deaf or hard of hearing.
Effective communication skills.
Willingness to engage with Auslan or assistive technology based on the needs of the student
Special Notes
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 people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment, details listed above. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education's Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage .
We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge theircontinued connection to their country and culture.
#J-*****-Ljbffr

📌 School Learning Support Officer, Hearing Support – Full Time - Ongoing - Penshurst Public School (Sydney)
🏢 NSW Police Force
📍 Sydney