School Learning Support Officer - Full-Time - Onoging - Peterborough School

Overview

Job Description - School Learning Support Officer - Full-Time - Onoging - Peterborough School (0000B2EA)

Location : Peterborough School

Advertisement Number : A900148622

Number of Positions : 1

Total Remuneration Package : The salary range for this position is $37.21 - $43.23 per hour. The total salary package will include employer's contribution to superannuation and leave loading

FTE 1.000

Organisation

School Administrative and Support

About the Role

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 provide 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).

About the School

Peterborough School for Specific Purposes, supports students with complex needs. With a current enrolment of 114 students from Kindergarten to Year 12, the school caters to children with physical and intellectual disabilities, Autism, mental health disorders, and challenging behaviours. Our dedicated staff deliver high-quality education tailored to each student's needs. The school comprises 15 IO / IS classes and 2 Multicategorical classes. Of our student population, 16% identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 18% are learning English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL / D). Many students require significant communication and language support.

Specific Selection Criteria

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.

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

Closing Date

05-Nov-2025, 5 : 00 : 00 AM

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