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.   

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

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.

 Additional information:

Denison College of Secondary Education - Kelso High Campus is a comprehensive public high school with 815 students, including 160 Aboriginal students, located in the city of Bathurst NSW. At Kelso High Campus there is an emphasis on a deep and shared understanding of the individual needs and backgrounds of students and families, supported by positive relationships between staff, students and parents. We work in partnership with our community to build educational aspiration and prepare students for pathways beyond Kelso High Campus.  

Our support unit has nine support classes, including one Tutorial (TUT), two Emotional Disturbance (ED), four Autism (AU), one Mild Intellectual Disability (IM) and one Multicategorical (MC) class that integrate seamlessly with mainstream classes. The SLSO role will include working in a combination of classes within the Support Unit and students with a diagnosed disability in mainstream classes with integrated funding support (IFS) support.

How to Apply:

Please email your application to Kirsty Jablonskis by 4.00pm Wednesday 4 June 2025. You will need to attach a covering letter (maximum of 2 pages) and your resume (maximum of 2 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 above as outlined in the Statement of Duties.  It is a requirement that you include the name and contact details of two referees.

Please direct all enquiries to:

Kirsty Jablonskis

Head Teacher Support- Acting

NESA HALT Assessor

Denison College of Secondary Education Kelso High Campus

P: (02) 6331 4544

[email protected]