School Learning Support Officer - Full Time - Ongoing - Merrylands Public School

Description:

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

• 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).

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.

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 and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team (*****@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion

Merrylands Public School with over 600 students has 95% of students from EAL/D backgrounds, 12% with refugee/refugee-like experiences and nine First Nations students. Our five Support Unit classes cater for students with mild/moderate intellectual disability, social/emotional disability and autism. These classes support up to almost 50 students and are an integral part of our school. The Support Unit team of teachers and SLSO's work collaboratively to provide a supportive learning environment focused on the provision of quality education and embedded welfare practices. Our school is committed to the Real Schools methodology of restorative practices to support students having a strong sense of connection and belonging to underpin learning. The school has a wide range of opportunities for students to participate in sport, creative and performing arts, public speaking and cultural activities within an inclusive model. Support Unit classes also have access to specialist programs for therapy, sport and creative arts which promote participation and opportunities for the celebration of student achievement. The school values the positive partnerships with families, external agencies and organisations to further support the development of every child.

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.

1. Describe an example of how you have provided support for a student with complex needs to re-engage in learning following a time of dis-regulation.

2. Describe your experiences and/or understanding of communication protocols within the whole school community.