School Learning Support Officer – Preschool – Full Time – Ongoing – Guildford West Public School (0000BATH)
Location
Sydney Region
Advertisement Number
A900156162
Number of Positions
1
Salary Range
$37.21 - $43.23 per hour. The total remuneration package includes employer's contribution to superannuation and leave loading.
School
Guildford West Public School
Contact
Kerry Weston, Phone: 02 9632 9942
Closing Date
11-Jun-2026
Job Category
SASS
Organisation
School Administrative and Support
Position Information
The NSW Department of Education provides, funds and regulates education services for NSW children 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.
Further information about the school can be found at https://guildfordw-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/.
About the Role
School Learning Support Officers provide support for children 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 children in the following streams or settings: preschool, 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
* On appointment must be working towards or hold an Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) approved Certificate III in Children's Services or Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
* 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 child's needs.
* Health support training to be provided based on student needs (subject to transition provisions).
Skills and Competencies
* Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.
* Ability to work with students with emotional, physical or intellectual disabilities.
* Commitment to protecting and promoting the safety, wellbeing and rights of all children.
* Ability to work with young children.
* Awareness of the needs of young children.
Child Safety Reforms information available online.
Conditions
Please note if you are \"working towards\" an Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) approved Certificate III in Children's Services or Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, you will be appointed on a temporary basis until completion of the approved qualification. Failure to complete within twelve (12) months from your entry on duty date will result in cessation of the temporary employment.
Special Notes
It is anticipated that this position will commence Day 1 Term 3 2026 - 20 July 2026.
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, neurodiverse people and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please contact the hiring manager using the contact details provided above. For more information, visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.
EEO and Non-Discrimination Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer. We recognise the value of diversity and strive for an inclusive environment.
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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