Job Description
School Learning Support Officer – Full Time – Ongoing – Tamworth High School (0000B6EK)
Location
Regional NSW
Job Details
Advertisement Number: A900152286
Number of Positions: 1
Closing Date: 18 Mar 2026, 5:00 AM
Job Category: SASS
Organisation: School Administrative and Support
Remuneration: $37.21 - $43.23 per hour (including superannuation and leave loading)
FTE: 1.000
Contact Phone: 0267657888
About the Role
School Learning Support Officers provide support for students with identified diverse learning needs, including disabilities, in classrooms and other learning environments under the direction and supervision of a teacher to support the achievement of educational outcomes. The 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. 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 willingness to undertake first‐aid training relevant to the role
* Training in administration of medications – 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 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 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.
Application Process
To apply for this role, submit an application by clicking "Apply Online" below. Include a covering letter (max. 3 pages) and your resume (max. 5 pages) in Word or PDF format, demonstrating how your skills, knowledge and experience can contribute to the success of this role in accordance with the selection criteria. Include the name and contact details of two referees. If there are targeted questions, respond within 300 words and include in your covering letter.
All applicants must submit their applications online on iworkfor.nsw.gov.au. No paper, email or late applications will be accepted.
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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