Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Gus Ellis

Waratah,NSW

Summary

Dedicated School Learning Support Officer who is adept at fostering positive relationships with students and staff. Skilled in implementing individualized educational programs and providing first aid, while demonstrating strong teamwork and effective communication. Committed to enhancing student engagement and wellbeing across diverse learning environments.

Energetic and reliable professional with strong problem-solving abilities and excellent communication skills. Possesses solid understanding of regulatory compliance.

Solid presence in the wider community through my representative rugby club.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

School Learning Support Officer

Department Of Education
07.2025 - Current

- assist students with school routines and classroom activities

- assist the teacher in the teaching and learning environment, including the implementation of individual educational programs and individual transition programs.

- assist and support students to develop independent living skills, including through transition, excursions and other experiences.

- implement the health care plans or behaviour plans of students with disability or behaviour disorders to support their engagement.

assist the classroom teacher in organising and preparing recourses in both the classroom and playground to support teaching and learning.

- participate in student welfare and wellbeing activities as required.

- assist with toileting and personal care needs of students and all ages and dependency levels ,including washing,dressing and changing

- bag any soiled items of clothing and return to carer

- dispose of nappies

- provide first aid related to the role, and administer medications when required

- liaise with the teacher to record inappropriate student behaviour

-serve as part of a multi disciplinary team in the development and implementation of individual educational and behavioural programs

-attend parent meetings (if required)

- operate classroom equipment and arrange classroom furniture when required

Customer Service Representative

IGA Supermarket
04.2023 - 05.2025

- successfully enabled customers to purchase grocery items as a checkout assistant

- guided customers to find specific grocery items within the store

- restocked shelves and checked consumable dates on items for sale

- always offered polite customer service across any role within the store

Labourer

Limitless Group
01.2023 - 01.2025

.- Collaborated with team members to execute daily tasks efficiently and maintain project timelines.

  • Assisted in inventory management, organizing materials to optimize workflow and reduce delays.
  • Conducted routine maintenance on tools and equipment, enhancing operational reliability and performance.

Education

High School Diploma -

Newcastle High School
Newcastle, NSW
12-2024

Skills

    - demonstrate ability to work affectively as part of a team

    - ability to work with students with emotional ,physical, and intellectual disabilities

    - ability to work with young children

    - ability to communicate effectively

    - adaptability to work across a variety of settings eg mainstream, autism classroom , early intervention classroom, preschool and emotionally disturbed unit

    - ability to always show professionalism and follow the code of conduct

    - completion of mandatory training required by the Department of Education and a willingness to keep up to date and to undertake first aid training

    - ability to develop and maintain strong and positive relationships with all students staff and parents

    -awareness of the legislation requirements when working with children i have a current Working With Children Clearance

Certification

  • Statement Of Attainment , Surf Life Saving NSW - 21 July 2023
  • CPR training - Department Of Education - 28 January 2026
  • Recognition and Management of Anaphylaxis Training - Department Of Education - 28 January 2026
  • Administration of Medication in Schools - Department of Education - 14 October 2025
  • Work Health and Safety Induction - Department of Education January 2025
  • Emergency Care - Department of Education - July 2025
  • Code of Ethics and Conduct- Department of Education - 2026
  • Anti Racism Training - Department of Education 2026
  • Aboriginal Cultural Education - Department of Education - 2026
  • Child Protection Awareness Training - Department of Education - 2026

Timeline

School Learning Support Officer

Department Of Education
07.2025 - Current

Customer Service Representative

IGA Supermarket
04.2023 - 05.2025

Labourer

Limitless Group
01.2023 - 01.2025

High School Diploma -

Newcastle High School
Gus Ellis