School Learning Support Officer - Pre-school - Full Time - Ongoing - Lake Illawarra South Public

Job Description - School Learning Support Officer - Pre-school - Full Time - Ongoing - Lake Illawarra South Public School (0000BE7G)

School Learning Support Officer - Pre-school - Full Time - Ongoing - Lake Illawarra South Public School - 0000BE7G

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Location

Advertisement Number A900159035

Number of Positions

1

Total Remuneration Package: The salary range for this position is $38.33 - $44.53 per hour. The total salary package will include employer's contribution to superannuation and leave loading

FTE 1.000

Contact Phone number 02 4295 1924

Contact School Admin - 99999999

Closing Date

30-Sep-2026, 6:00:00 AM

Job Category

SASS

Organisation

School Administrative and Support

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.

About the Role

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.

Essential Requirements

• On appointment must be working towards or hold an Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) approved Certificate III in Children’s Services or Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
• 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).

This vacancy is for one School Learning Support Officer (Preschool) at Lake Illawarra South Public Preschool. Lake Illawarra South Public Preschool is one of 100 new public preschools announced by the NSW Government. The preschool is an approved early childhood education and service and is due to open on the first half of 2027 pending building and regulatory approvals. The preschool will provide play-based, intentional educational programs under the requirements of the National Quality Framework, to help all children make a strong start in life and learning, and experience successful transition to school.

School Learning Support Officers (Preschool) have specific additional duties, in addition to the general duties for School Learning Support Officers that are required to be performed. These include supporting the learning and behaviour of preschool children in the delivery of the daily preschool program; regular cleaning and minor maintenance of preschool resources, furniture and equipment; stocktake of furniture, equipment and learning resources; and preparation of morning and afternoon tea and associated activities.

There are 2 Targeted Questions that must be answered (maximum 300 words) as part of your covering letter.

Staff undertaking roles in preschools will be required to demonstrate suitability and ongoing compliance with the Children (Education and Care Services) National Law (NSW) and Education and Care Services National Regulations (NSW), and NSW Department of Education policies and practices as implemented for public preschools. This includes a commitment to child safe practices and requirements. Further information can be found at Child Safety Reforms .

Further information about the school can be found in this link Lake Illawarra South Public School

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to work with students with emotional, physical or intellectual disabilities.
• Commitment to protecting and promoting the safety, wellbeing and rights of all children.
• Ability to work with young children.
• Awareness of the needs of young children.

Special Notes

It is anticipated that the position will commence on Monday of Week 4, Term 4, 2026 (2 November 2026).

The position is Monday to Friday during school terms, with anticipated working hours of 8:15 am–3:00 pm. Working hours will be determined in accordance with the SASS Award and the operational requirements of the preschool.

Applicants are requested to include copies of relevant early childhood education and care qualifications with their application, including evidence of an ACECQA-approved Certificate III qualification or higher.

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.

Targeted Question 1

How would you demonstrate initiative working as an SLSO (Preschool) in a newly established public preschool?

Targeted Question 2

Lake Illawarra South Public Preschool is in a culturally and linguistically diverse community, and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children are given priority of access to enrol in the preschool. How would you build respectful and trusting relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families, and with families from linguistically and culturally diverse backgrounds?

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

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