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School Learning Support Officer – Full Time - Ongoing - Thornton Public School - job post

School Administrative and Support
3.9 out of 5 stars
Australia
$38.33 - $44.53 an hour - Full-time
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Job details

Pay

  • $38.33 - $44.53 an hour

Job type

  • Full-time

Location

Australia

Full job description

School Administrative and Support

Reference number
0000BBDP
Occupation
SASS
Work type
    Location
    Central & North Coasts
    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
    Hunter
    School Name
    Thornton Public School
    Staff Area
    Maitland
    Closing date
    26 August 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
    Thornton Public School has an enrolment of 787 students, including 17% EALD students, 17% Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students, and 8% of students with a family member serving in the Australian Defence Force. We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled School Learning Support Officer to join our Support Unit, which comprises four classes: Intensive Learning Support (Mental Health), Autism, Multi-Categorical, and a class for students identified with Mild Intellectual Disability.
    Our school is located near Maitland, the gateway to the Hunter Valley, serving a growing and diverse community.
    Our vision is grounded in a whole-school commitment to providing a happy, secure learning environment for all students. Our professional, cohesive, and dynamic staff bring a blend of youth and experience to deliver high-quality educational programs.

    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
    • The role of an School Learning Suppport Officer requires strong relationships with students, teachers, families and allied professionals. Describe how you have demonstrated working collaboratively with people in a team setting.
    Targeted Question 2
    • Can you describe a time when you supported a person with diverse academic, communication, or behavioural needs, and how you adapted your approach to engage and care for them?
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