Samantha Heneghan
Summary
I have recently received Conditional Approval to teach from NESA and I am seeking casual teaching opportunities for the remainder of 2025. My goal is to build strong connections with schools in preparation for long-term roles in 2026 and beyond.
I bring 5 years of experience as an SSO/SLSO in both mainstream and specialised settings, supporting students across multiple categories, including a targeted ASD unit. Prior to this, I gained 10 years of experience working and building relationships with children in childcare centres and as a nanny.
Currently completing Masters of Teaching (Primary) - graduating 2026.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Support Officer
St Benedict’s Catholic College
04.2022 - Current
- Individual and group work sessions - support of Stage 4 targeted Numeracy Intervention Program.
- Stage 4, 5 & 6 assessment support program.
- Support in multicategory unit, transition to mainstream and mainstream classes.
- Collaborated with faculty members to identify at-risk students and develop personalized intervention plans for academic success.
- Collaboration with teachers to conduct literacy programs for students who require focused support in reading and comprehension.
- Support of students on Lifeskills and lower outcomes.
- Documentation of student welfare issues.
- Supervision of exams, assessments and Special Provisions.
- Administration duties in front office on a regular rotation (phones, admin, printing).
Student Learning Support Officer
Elderslie High School
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Support of students in targeted ASD Unit.
- Applied specialised techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
- Resource management - visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Classroom behavioural management.
- Presented wide range of information to students using hands-on instructional techniques for effective comprehension.
- Supported small student groups (ranging from Stage 4-6) in all classroom activities and accompanied students to elective subjects, including sport, agriculture, and languages.
- One-on-one and class support in numeracy and literacy.
Student Learning Support Officer
Elderslie High School
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Student support in Learning Support and Wellbeing Unit.
- Assistance to students on Lifeskills and adjusted learning plans.
- Support of First Nation's Students in mainstream classes.
- Attending sporting events and extra curricular activities.
- HSC supervision (English Standards and English Advanced).
- Support of student learning objectives through personalised and small group assistance.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Supported student physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Developed learning materials such as worksheets, textbooks extracts and group assignments.
- Supported classroom activities and review of work.
Office Manager
Garage 444
01.2021 - 01.2022
Disability Support Worker
Handy Belles
01.2018 - 01.2019
Sales Assistant
Cash Converters
01.2016 - 01.2017
Manager
Kennards Self Storage
01.2009 - 01.2016
Family Nanny
Natasha Nankivell
01.2008 - 01.2009
Family Nanny
Tony & Guy North Sydney
01.2004 - 01.2008
Childcare Assistant
KU Children's Services - The Joey Club For Qantas
01.2003 - 01.2004
Childcare Assistant
Betty Spears Childcare Centre
01.2003 - 01.2004
Sales Assistant
The Reject Shop
01.2001 - 01.2003
Sales Assistant
Bloom’s Pharmacy
01.2000 - 01.2003
Education
Master of Teaching (Primary) -
Charles Sturt University
Bathurst, NSW01-2026
Bachelor of Educational Studies -
Charles Sturt University
Bathurst, NSW01-2025
Certificate III of Education Support -
TAFE NSW
NSW01-2020
Skills
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
- Behaviour management
- Classroom instruction
- Conflict resolution
- Differentiated instruction
- Small group instruction
Certification
- NESA Conditional Approval: 330431
- WWCC: 164967
- DET Mandatory Training - current 2025
Timeline
Student Support Officer
St Benedict’s Catholic College
04.2022 - Current
Student Learning Support Officer
Elderslie High School
01.2022 - 04.2022
Student Learning Support Officer
Elderslie High School
08.2021 - 12.2021
Office Manager
Garage 444
01.2021 - 01.2022
Disability Support Worker
Handy Belles
01.2018 - 01.2019
Sales Assistant
Cash Converters
01.2016 - 01.2017
Manager
Kennards Self Storage
01.2009 - 01.2016
Family Nanny
Natasha Nankivell
01.2008 - 01.2009
Family Nanny
Tony & Guy North Sydney
01.2004 - 01.2008
Childcare Assistant
KU Children's Services - The Joey Club For Qantas
01.2003 - 01.2004
Childcare Assistant
Betty Spears Childcare Centre
01.2003 - 01.2004
Sales Assistant
The Reject Shop
01.2001 - 01.2003
Sales Assistant
Bloom’s Pharmacy
01.2000 - 01.2003
Master of Teaching (Primary) -
Charles Sturt University
Bachelor of Educational Studies -
Charles Sturt University
Certificate III of Education Support -
TAFE NSW
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