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School Learning Support Officer - Full Time - Ongoing - Dalmeny Public School - job post

School Administrative and Support
3.9 out of 5 stars
Sydney NSW
$38.33 - $44.53 an hour - Permanent, Full-time
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Pay

  • $38.33 - $44.53 an hour

Job type

  • Permanent
  • Full-time

Location

Sydney NSW

Full job description

School Administrative and Support

Reference number
0000BCH0
Occupation
SASS
Work type
    Location
    Sydney Region
    Salary Information
    The salary range for this position is $38.33 - $44.53 per hour. The total salary package will include employer's contribution to superannuation and leave loading
    Principal Network
    Glenfield
    School Name
    Dalmeny Public School
    Staff Area
    Liverpool
    Closing date
    04 September 2026 at 4:00pm


    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
    Dalmeny Public School is committed to providing a dynamic, inclusive, and supportive learning environment where every student is known, valued, and cared for, and empowered to achieve their full potential. Located in Prestons, within the Liverpool local government area, Dalmeny PS has an enrolment of approximately 650 students from Kindergarten to Year 6 in mainstream and seven support unit classes. The student population is culturally and linguistically diverse, with over 70% of students from a language background other than English. Approximately 2.5% of students identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. The school is committed to inclusive practices that support the diverse learning and wellbeing needs of all students.

    The school's community, students and staff embrace our Special Education Unit which consists of seven classes – one IO class, two IO/Autism classes, three Multi Categorical classes and an Autism class. Each support unit class is supported by a teacher and School Learning Support Officer.

    This position is for a Permanent Full-Time School Learning Support Officer for the Support Unit that will commence at the start of 2027.


    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


    As an SLSO, how do you demonstrate teamwork, flexibility and emotional regulation to remain calm, effective and professional, particularly when responding to challenging or unexpected situations? Please provide an example of how you have managed a difficult situation while maintaining a positive and professional approach.

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