Job Description - School Learning Support Officer - Full Time - Ongoing - Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Tumbi Umbi Campus (0000B6K8)
Job Description
School Learning Support Officer - Full Time - Ongoing - Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Tumbi Umbi Campus - 0000B6K8
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Location
Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter Valley
Advertisement Number A900152416
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 Tumbi Umbi Campus
Staffing Area
Central Coast
FTE
1.000
Contact Phone number
43 856802
Contact School Admin
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Closing Date
25-Feb-2026, 5:00:00 AM
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).
Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Tumbi Umbi Campus is one of three campuses in our college that work together to provide inclusive, high-quality education for every learner. While each campus has its own unique strengths and character, we are united by a shared purpose: to inspire every student to reach for new horizons, stand tall in who they are, and aim for the stars.
Tumbi Umbi Campus follows the four expectations of respect, responsibility, fairness and integrity. These expectations drive all learning and relationships within our faculty and whole school.
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.
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, 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
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.
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
How would you work alongside a classroom teacher to support a student who is disengaged or struggling with their learning in literacy or numeracy? (300 word max)
Targeted Question 2
Can you describe your ability to work as a member of a team and demonstrate initiative, judgement and sensitivity in a special and inclusive educational setting? (300 word max)
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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