School Learning Support Officer - Full Time - Ongoing - Multiple Positions - William Dean Public School

About this role

Position InformationThe 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). 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 NotesAbout 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. To meet the page limits outlined in the guidelines, all application attachments must be submitted in PDF format. Please note that late applications will not be accepted. Additional InformationWilliam Dean Public School, located in Western Sydney and serving suburbs including Colebee and Dean Park, is a welcoming and inclusive community of 382 students across 15 mainstream and two support classes, reflecting rich cultural diversity with 56% from language backgrounds other than English and 8% identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. Guided by its motto "Learning Together," the school prioritises collaboration among students, staff, families, and the community to enhance learning, wellbeing, and success, ensuring every student is known and supported within a culture of high expectations and shared responsibility. A strong whole-school wellbeing framework, including Positive Behaviour for Learning and targeted interventions like MiniLit and MacqLit, supports student engagement and foundational literacy skills, while personalised learning and EALD support cater to additional needs. The well-resourced environment features extensive play areas, cultural spaces and on-site before and after school care. The 2022-2026 Strategic Improvement Plan, informed by a thorough situational analysis, focuses on student growth and attainment through evidence-based teaching and professional learning, alongside fostering wellbeing and engagement to promote advocacy, belonging, and attendance, all aimed at sustaining continuous school improvement within a connected and inclusive learning community. 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. Targeted Question 1