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
* 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 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 Information
Porters Creek Public School, opened in 2022, proudly serves a diverse and steadily growing community, with current enrolment of 362 in T2 2026. Our school community includes 15% of students identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and 25% of students who speak English as an Additional Language or Dialect, reflecting our strong commitment to inclusivity and cultural richness. We are a centre of academic excellence, housed in contemporary, state-of-the-art facilities that provide flexible indoor and outdoor learning spaces—including nature play and all-weather play areas—designed to support innovative and differentiated educational experiences for every student.Our approach is grounded in explicit teaching, with clear, structured instruction tailored to diverse student needs, fostering deep understanding across all curriculum areas. This is supported through collaborative practice, co-teaching partnerships, and flexible learning environments that encourage student engagement and success.
We place a strong focus on High Potential and Gifted Education, delivering targeted programs that challenge and extend students' critical and creative thinking within an inclusive, student-centred framework. Our school motto—'Connect – Empower – Innovate – Excel'—embodies our commitment to developing confident, capable learners through the integration of Choice Theory and Reality Therapy principles, STEM initiatives, and innovative pedagogies. Our systems remain agile, responding effectively to the evolving needs of our community.Significantly, at the beginning of the 2026 school year, Porters Creek Public School established its first Multicategorical Support Class. This specialised learning environment provides tailored support to students with diverse learning needs, fostering inclusion and ensuring that every learner receives appropriate targeted assistance to reach their potential. The introduction of this class exemplifies our ongoing dedication to catering for all learners and enhancing support structures within our school community.Students benefit from a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities, and our strong partnerships with the Ngara Local AECG, the Wadalba Learning Community, the Tuggerah Lakes Network of Schools, and an active P&C reinforce our connection with the wider community.Porters Creek Public School continues to develop as a vibrant and inclusive learning hub, committed to educational excellence through explicit teaching and a rich focus on catering for all learners—including those with high potential, giftedness, and diverse support needs.
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
1. Provide examples of how you work collaboratively with teachers to implement behaviour support plans, regulation strategies, and personalised learning adjustments, and the outcomes achieved. (300 words max)
Targeted Question 2
2. Describe a situation where you successfully managed a moment of student dysregulation or high support need. How did you maintain calm and respond effectively, and what strategies did you use to support the student's emotional regulation and safety? (300 words max)