School Learning Support Officer - Full Time - Ongoing - Goulburn Public SchoolNSW Department of Education – Goulburn NSWThe 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 RoleSchool 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.
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 RequirementsWorking with Children Check ClearanceCompletion 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 CriteriaDemonstrated 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 NotesAbout the NSW Department of EducationThe 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.How to ApplyTo 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr