Job Description - School Learning Support Officer - Full Time - Ongoing - Callaghan College Wallsend Campus *****BCT1)
School Learning Support Officer - Full Time - Ongoing - Callaghan College Wallsend Campus - ****BCT1
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Location
Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter Valley
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 Callaghan College Wallsend Campus
Staffing Area Newcastle
FTE *****
Contact Phone number ********
Contact School Admin - ********
Closing Date
11-Sep-****, 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).
Callaghan College is a multi‐campus secondary school made up of three sites working together to provide a seamless Year 7–12 education.
Wallsend and Waratah Campuses cater for students in Years 7 to 10, offering a broad curriculum, a range of extracurricular opportunities, and robust wellbeing support.
At the end of Year 10, students from both campuses move on to Jesmond Senior Campus for Years 11 and 12, where they can access an extensive range of academic, vocational, and specialist pathways.
Wallsend Campus is a welcoming and supportive school where every student is valued as an individual.
Our diverse and inclusive community includes a dedicated Support Unit with 10 support classes, that provides a caring, structured and personalised learning environment for students with a wide range of abilities and needs.
Students are encouraged to participate fully in school life through engaging learning programs, excursions, sport, creative arts,



cultural experiences and other activities that reflect their strengths and interests.
These opportunities support students to build independence, confidence, friendships and a strong sense of belonging.
Positive and respectful relationships between students, families and staff are central to our approach.
Through collaboration, consistent routines and individualised support, we strive to create a safe and inclusive environment where every student is encouraged to develop their strengths and achieve their potential.
Specific 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 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.
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📌 School Learning Support Officer - Full Time - Ongoing - Callaghan College Wallsend Campus (New South Wales)
🏢 Nsw Government
📍 New South Wales