SCHOOL LEARNING SUPPORT OFFICER/HEALTH for 2025 with possible contract extension 2026, at Newcastle Senior School

PLEASE ONLY CURRENT DoE SCREENED EMPLOYEES NEED APPLY - we do not have the capacity to screen or train anyone on this occasion.

Newcastle School creates quality educational pathways for students with significant disabilities. Our school comprises three age-aligned school sites delivering negotiated individual learning programs for all students.

Newcastle Senior School's students are in Years 9 to 12. We strive to build positive relationships and provide an inclusive, engaging and respectful school environment focused on maximising each student’s acquisition of skills for life and learning.

Applicants must have:

• Health Care Procedures Certificate or willingness to obtain.
• Current DoE employment number.
• All mandatory training completed.
• Must be available 5days pw.
• Resume uploaded to profile
• SLSO Experience.

 Primary Purpose of the Role 

School Learning Support Officers (Student Health Support) provide 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. The focus of the School Learning Support Officers (Student Health Support) is the performance of health support as required so that students can participate in and access educational programs. 

School Learning Support Officers (Student Health Support) work under the supervision and direction of a teacher. School Learning Support Officers (Student Health Support) work as part of a learning and support team to assist in the development and implementation of a learning and support program. The degree of supervision, direction and guidance provided by teaching staff will be determined by the work being undertaken by the School Learning Support Officer (Student Health Support) and informed by the Department’s policies, procedures and risk management practices. 

Please refer to SLSOHealth Statement of Duties or contact the school for more information.