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.
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.
- 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.
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 (dandi@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion
Oxley High School, with an enrolment of more than 1000 (25% Aboriginal) students, is a large, co-educational, comprehensive high school established in 1968. The school caters for students from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences and there is a high expectation of every student and all staff members. The school is closely involved in developing teaching practice which includes professional links and support for nearby schools.
There is a focus on student and staff leadership and a tradition of academic, sporting and cultural excellence with all students encouraged to achieve their potential. A strong and positive partnership between the school and the Parents and Citizens Association supports positive and long-term relationships with the whole school community. There is a clear and determined focus on respect, tolerance, personal best and commitment to community. All students are encouraged to take every opportunity offered by the school which has a long-standing tradition of offering a broad range of extracurricular activities.
Diverse opportunities for student leadership are offered in the Student Representative Council, the Creative Arts and Performing Arts Council, the Sports Council and the Junior Aboriginal Education Consultative Group. Oxley High School offers a broad curriculum to cater for all students' interests and abilities, and a range of learning support programs. The breadth of curriculum is further enhanced by close professional links with the adjacent New England TAFE. An industry standard Trade Training Centre specialising in Metals and Engineering, and Construction, and a Hospitality room is available for students to learn. The school actively assists students to gain traineeships and apprenticeships.
There is a long tradition of cooperation between all levels of the learning continuum and strong ongoing positive relationships between students, teachers and parents. The school believes strongly in a learning community where all students and teachers have access to quality learning and teaching that is active, meaningful and challenging and that takes place in a caring environment based on compassion, understanding, dignity and respect.
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 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.
How have you ensured that everyone in a group or team has had an opportunity to voice their opinion? Use a workplace example.
Describe giving examples of a time where you have had to care for a person with emotional, physical or intellectual disabilities. How would this knowledge and experience be applied in a Support Classroom environment to support students.