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Plunkett St Public School - Preschool SLSO (Active)

Plunkett Street Public School

Woolloomooloo, New South Wales

Job Type

Full Time

Level

Early Childhood

Closing Date

20-11-2026

Subjects

Early Child Education, ECH-Cert3

Job Summary
Plunkett Street Public School is a small inner city school located in Woolloomooloo, proudly situated on Gadigal Land. Our preschool is an approved early childhood education and care service, operating under the requirements of the National Quality Framework. We provide a safe and secure playbased and intentional educational program to support every child to make a strong start in life and learning and experience a successful transition to school. We are committed to protecting and promoting the safety, wellbeing and rights of all children.

The School Learning and Support Officer (Preschool) works directly with children under the guidance of an early childhood teacher, providing assistance with the daily preschool program, classroom activities and the care and management of children enrolled in the service.

This role requires a demonstrated commitment to providing safe environments for children with their rights, needs and interests at the centre of all decisions. The role includes mandatory reporting responsibilities and requires understanding and commitment to maintaining a child safe environment by recognising, responding and reporting concerns and taking part in ongoing training and improvement of child safe practices.

In supporting the preschool teacher, the School Learning Support Officer (Preschool) is required to carry out a range of duties including:

setting up the classroom and playground before and after each session
regular cleaning and minor maintenance of preschool toys, furniture and equipment
assisting in the implementation of the learning program
supporting the children in their learning

Selection criteria

Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Ability to work with students 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.
Effective communication skills

Who can apply

Expressions of interest are invited from suitably qualified applicants, to fill the School Learning Support Officer position for 2027.

Must hold or be actively working towards an Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) approved Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care of higher qualification.
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.