Job Description - School Learning Support Officer - Full Time - Ongoing - Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College The Entrance Campus (0000B14U)
Location
Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter Valley
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Number of Positions: 1
Total Remuneration Package: The salary range for this position is $37.21 - $43.23 per hour. The total salary package will include employer's contribution to superannuation and leave loading
School Name: Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College The Entrance Campus
Staffing Area: Central Coast
FTE: 1.000
Contact Name: Carly Hudson
Contact Phone:
Contact School Admin:
Closing Date: 17-Sep-2025, 4:00:00 PM
Job Category: SASS
Organisation: School Administrative and Support
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).
Specific 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.
About 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 ( ) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please submit an application by clicking "Apply Online" below. 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. Include the name and contact details of two referees.
If there are targeted questions, respond to them (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 used students' individual interests or passions to engage them in learning and support improved educational and wellbeing outcomes.
We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge their continued connection to their country and culture.
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