Student Learning Support Officer - Full Time - Ongoing - Bates Drive School

Student Learning Support Officer - Full Time - Ongoing - Bates Drive School (0000B1S0)

Location: Sydney Region

Job Category: SASS

Number of Positions: 2

Salary Range: $37.21 - $43.23 per hour (includes superannuation and leave loading)

School Learning Support Officers provide support for students with diverse learning needs, including disability, under the direction and supervision of a teacher. Duties include student welfare, health and wellbeing activities, and specific support in pre-school, vision support, hearing support, and bilingual settings.

• Working with Children Check clearance
• Completion of mandatory training required by the Department of Education and willingness to undertake first aid training relevant to the 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)

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

To apply, submit an application by clicking "Apply Online" below. Attach a covering letter (max. 3 pages) and resume (max. 5 pages) in 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. Include the name and contact details of two referees.

Targeted Question 1: Describe a time when you have had to care for a student with emotional, physical or intellectual disabilities (300 words max).

Targeted Question 2: Can you describe your ability to work as a member of a team and exercise initiative, judgement and sensitivity in a special educational setting? (300 words max).

We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge their continued connection to their country and culture.

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If adjustments to the recruitment/interview process would better enable you to shine, contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team () or visit the NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion page.