School Learning Support Officer - Preschool - Full Time - Parkes East Public School
Employment
Full time, Temporary
Subject
Special Education
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Primary
Salary range
Closing date
5 June 2026
Posted 25 May 2026
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281
Total students
50%
Boys
50%
Girls
18.5
Teaching FTE
3.7
Non-teaching FTE
949
ICSEA value
24th percentile · Lower SES
4%
EAL/D Background
25%
Indigenous students
Source: ACARA My School data
Parkes East Public School is a comprehensive, co-educational primary school serving students from Kindergarten to Year 6, located in Parkes, New South Wales. The school operates under a Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) framework, reflecting a whole-school approach to student wellbeing and conduct. The school's philosophy centres on providing a rich learning environment where students can experience success in their individual areas of strength, with academic, sporting, cultural, and social achievement all given equal standing. Parkes East supports a diverse range of learner needs across its student population. The school offers dedicated programming for high potential and gifted students, alongside targeted support for students with additional needs or disability, and English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D) assistance. This breadth of specialist support reflects a genuine commitment to inclusive, differentiated education across the full ability spectrum. Staffing at Parkes East includes student learning support officers (SLSOs) working directly within classrooms, providing in-the-moment assistance alongside classroom teachers. Wellbeing and counselling support staff are also part of the team, ensuring students have access to pastoral care alongside their academic program.
Role description
Position Information
The NSW Department of Education provides, funds and regulates education services for NSW children 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 children 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 children in the follo…