At Sanctuary Point Public School (SPPS), we believe that good citizenship stems from our core values: Respect, Responsibility, Aspiration and Community. Central to our approach is The SPPS Way (SPW) Citizenship Program, a comprehensive framework designed to establish and teach clear school expectations to foster a safe, supportive, and responsive learning environment. SPPS employs a diverse and highly skilled team of 37 teaching and 18 non-teaching staff, with diverse experience, backgrounds and expertise. Our staff are dedicated lifelong learners who actively engage in high-impact professional learning, fostering a positive school culture and driving excellence in Student Growth and Attainment, High Expectations, and Belonging. Enrolment is made up of 421 students, 31% identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) and 6% as English as an Additional Language/Dialect (EAL/D). The school offers 16 mainstream and 7 special education classes, including 4 multi-categorical (MC), 1 intellectual mild (IM), 1 autism (AU), and 1 autism/moderate intellectual disability (AU/IO). Our newly established preschool will open as a 40 placement setting ready to serve our community. SPPS delivers a robust and dynamic educational program that connects the syllabus to the community through targeted and enriching initiatives.
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).
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Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.
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Ability to work with children with emotional, physical or intellectual disabilities.
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Commitment to protecting and promoting the safety, wellbeing and rights of all children.
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Ability to work with young children.
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Awareness of the needs of young children.
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Effective communication skills
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 (1 months from your entry on duty date, will result in cessation of the temporary employment.
Our preschool is committed to inclusion and tailored learning opportunities, with strong community partnerships and seamless transition programs that support children to successfully begin their school journey. Staff will engage in ongoing professional learning to build contemporary practice and ensure excellence in early childhood education for every learner.
It is anticipated that this position will commence Day 1, Term 3 - 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.
Additional Information
Our newly established preschool is a culturally inclusive setting that strives for excellence in early childhood education. The successful applicant will join a passionate and experienced team of two preschool educators and one SLSO, working within a well-established framework of procedures and practices as we prepare to proudly open our doors to the community in Term 4, 2026.
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 Sanctuary Point Public School
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), 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.
For technical support in applying for the role please contact School Recruitment Support at 1300 863 694.
