Position Information
- 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.
- Knowledge of and commitment to the Department's Aboriginal Education policies.
- 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 ([email protected]) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion
Colyton High School is located in Western Sydney and has a student population of 759 in mainstream classes and up to 38 students in Support Classes. The school has three support classes - 1 class for students with a mild cognitive disability (IM) and 2 classes for students with multi-categorical disabilities (MC). There is the potential for an increase in the number of support classes in the future.
Students enrolled in the support unit enjoy opportunities to integrate into mainstream classes for some electives and sport and take part in all whole school activities. Students also have the opportunity to engage with TAFE courses, travel training and work experience. Student Learning Support Officers play a key part in this integration and off-site activities.
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 above and in the Statement of Duties. It is a requirement that you include the name and contact details of two referees.
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.
The role of a School Learning Support Officer involves working with students with a range of complex learning and support needs. Provide an example of a time when you have effectively supported an individual to achieve a learning or personal goal. What was your role and what was the outcome? (300 words maximum).
Please provide an example of your success working both as part of a team and as an individual to contribute to the work of the team. In your response, outline the key challenges faced and how you worked with the team to overcome these challenges. (300 words maximum).
