School Learning Support Officer – Full Time - Ongoing - Multiple Positions - Cobar High School
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
Support
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
5 June 2026
Posted 22 May 2026
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214
Total students
38%
Boys
62%
Girls
28.0
Teaching FTE
11.3
Non-teaching FTE
865
ICSEA value
6th percentile · Lower SES
5%
EAL/D Background
32%
Indigenous students
Source: ACARA My School data
Cobar High School is a co-educational secondary school serving students in Years 7 to 12, situated in Cobar, a proud mining and rural community in Far Western NSW. The school's motto, "Vouloir C'est Pouvoir" — meaning "Where there's a will, there's a way" — reflects the spirit of determination that characterises both the school and the wider region. The school offers specialist programs in high potential and gifted education, ensuring that academically capable students are extended and challenged. Cobar High also provides targeted EAL/D support for students for whom English is an additional language or dialect, alongside dedicated provision for students with additional needs or disability. Student learning support officers are deployed directly in the classroom, providing in-situ assistance that benefits both individual students and the broader learning environment. The school has implemented Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) as a whole-school framework, establishing consistent expectations and a positive culture across all year groups.
Role description
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 f…