School Learning Support Officer - Full Time - Ongoing - Berala Public School

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. 

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.

• 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

1. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.
2. Ability to work with students with emotional, physical or intellectual disabilities.
3. Awareness of the needs of students with emotional, physical or intellectual disabilities.
4. 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.

Berala Public School is situated in the Chullora Network of Schools. We support the learning of approximately 610 students including 28 students in an Inclusive Education Unit. Our enrolment profile includes 97% of students with a language background other than English with our main language backgrounds being Chinese and Arabic. Our Chinese and Arabic community language program supports students in maintaining and developing competence in their home languages. Our school promotes diversity and inclusion with over 60 nationalities represented at the school. 

Our school enjoys strong community interest, involvement and support. Parental involvement is highly valued, and the Parents and Citizens' Association plays a vital role through working in authentic partnership with the school to support school programs and improve educational outcomes for all students. We have a small number of First Nations students who are supported by a committed whole school approach to First Nations education, cultural awareness and inclusion. 

Our school is driven by a shared commitment to develop and promote a caring school culture that is built and sustained on the values of excellence, collaboration, inclusivity, and respect. By working together, students, staff, and the community aim to establish an innovative educational environment that effectively meets the needs of all learners. Improving children's learning and wellbeing is at the core of our work. We ensure that every child is challenged and supported to meet their potential, no matter what stage of their learning journey.

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.

How do you adapt your support strategies to meet the individual needs of students?

Describe a time where you have had to care for a person with emotional, physical or intellectual disabilities.