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 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). Selection Criteria Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team. Ability to work with students with emotional, physical or intellectual disabilities. Awareness of the needs of students with emotional, physical or intellectual disabilities. Effective communication skills. Special Notes This advertisement is for 2 positions - 1x SLSO FTE 1.00, 1x SLSO FTE 0.60 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 ( dandidet.nsw.edu.au ) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion Additional Information Canterbury Vale School provides specialist support for students with Behaviour Disorders, Emotional Disturbances and autism across Sydney. Located in Lakemba, South Western Sydney, it caters for a maximum of 49 students from Years 7 to 12. Enrolments take place via a selection panel and students are selected from across the Metropolitan South Directorate. Canterbury Vale School aims to deliver a program based on individual needs designed to help students learn to better manage their approach to learning and wellbeing in order to successfully integrate back into mainstream schools, alternate settings or post-education environments. A major focus area is to have a planned approach for student learning that is focused on providing a whole school curriculum that improves assessment practices, supports differentiation, embeds centralised data collection systems and provides targeted individualised literacy and numeracy support. The development of a whole school curriculum has the overall aim to ensure that student growth and attainment is achievable for every individual and their specific needs. 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. Targeted Question 1 Describe a scenario where you were required to support the wellbeing needs of a student with autism and/or social, emotional and behavioural needs. Targeted Question 2 Demonstrated ability to follow risk management plans, health care procedures and other individualised learning plans to support students.