School Learning Support Officer Preschool - Full Time - …, City of Sydney

. Location Location Sydney Region Advertisement Number A Number of Positions 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 Principal Network Mount Druitt Staffing Area Mount Druitt FTE 1.000 Contact Name Deborah Pitt Contact Phone number Contact School Admin
- Closing Date Closing Date 09-Jun-2026, 6:00:00 AM Job Category Job Category SASS Organisation Organisation School Administrative and Support Position Information The NSW Department of Education provides, funds and regulates education services for NSW children 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 children 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 children in the following streams or settings: preschool, 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 child’s needs. -Health support training to be provided based on student needs (subject to transition provisions). Hebersham Public School is located in Western Sydney and has a student enrolment of 500. The school culture is centred on connectedness, inclusion, and belonging, with students, staff, parents, and the wider community working collaboratively to promote school excellence. Positive Behaviour for Learning underpins academic success, student wellbeing, and engagement, encouraging all students to be brave and follow the Pride Guide: be a learner, be respectful, and be secure. The school is supported by a strong and vibrant multicultural community. Fifty-nine percent of students come from a language background other than English, with 78% requiring some level of EAL/D (English as an Additional Language or Dialect) support. Twenty-one percent of students identify as Aboriginal. Students come from a broad range of socio-economic backgrounds, with the school’s Family Occupation and Education Index (FOEI) currently sitting at 153. Hebersham Public School is excited to be opening our new public preschool. This initiative is part of the NSW Government’s commitment to deliver 100 new public preschools by 2027. 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 Hebersham Public School .
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Ability to work with children 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. Conditions Please note if you are 'working towards' 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, you will be appointed on a temporary basis until completion of the approved qualification. Failure to complete within twelve (12) months from your entry on duty date, will result in cessation of the temporary employment. Special Notes It is anticipated that this position will commence Day 1, Term 3 2026
- 20 July 2026. 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. 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 theircontinued connection to their country and culture. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rpo4m