School Learning Support Officer - Full Time - Ongoing - Hammondville Public School

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).

Selection Criteria

1. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.
2. Ability to work with students with emotional, physical or intellectual disabilities.
3. Awareness of the needs of students with emotional, physical or intellectual disabilities.
4. 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

 Additional Information

Established in 1933, Hammondville Public School continues our proud history of public education as part of the New South Wales Department of Education, designing learning to meet the needs of our 444 students. Set on large, leafy grounds 36.4km south-west of Sydney and 4.7 km from Liverpool, we offer a wide and varied curriculum and engage our community as partners in our learning. Approximately 12% of our students come from Defence Force families due to the school's close proximity to the Holsworthy Army Base. The school employs a Defence School Mentor (DSM) who provides social and emotional support to these students and their families. The student population is inclusive of 22% of students who have a language background other than English and a growing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population of 20. Teaching and learning practices at the school are reflective of the needs of our students and are continually evaluated for impact by our expert teaching team, who are discerning users of research and employ evidence-informed practice. As a result, all students across our school are engaged in quality, dynamic teaching and learning programs that challenge and support their needs as learners and as children.

At Hammondville Public School we value the power of human connection to engage our school community in a culture of learning where everyone belongs. Our purpose is to equip our students with the skills, understandings and dispositions that create knowledgeable, confident and active learners who persevere to have a positive impact on their world. We aim to develop reflective, informed and compassionate teachers. Our teachers are discerning users of quality research and evidence, creating purposeful authentic learning for all. Determined to achieve school excellence, we inspire all students, teachers and leaders to reach their full potential. Empowered by strong partnerships with our community, we foster a learning environment that moves beyond the school, encouraging an authentic sense of collaboration and belonging.

 How to Apply

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.

 Targeted Question 1

• Describe how you have demonstrated working collaboratively with people in a team setting.

 Targeted Question 2

• What different approaches have you used in talking with different people? How did you know you were getting your point across?