Junior School – 2x Preparatory Assistants

Ascham School; Sydney; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Ascham School in Sydney seeks two caring and enthusiastic Prep Assistants to support young learners in the Junior School. The roles involve assisting Prep Teachers, supporting learning, wellbeing and development in a warm, inclusive environment.

Positions are permanent part-time (0.9 FTE), 35.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday during term time. Applicants should hold Certificate III in ECEC and demonstrate reliability and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent.
• A passion for supporting learning and development of young children.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, families and colleagues.
• Collaborative, proactive and professional approach.
• Empathy, patience and resilience in supporting diverse student needs.
• Reliability and accountability in a dynamic school environment.
• Commitment to student wellbeing, inclusion and child safety.
• Current NSW Working with Children Check and First Aid/CPR certification (or ability to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Support Prep Teachers in delivering engaging learning experiences.
• Assist students’ academic, social and emotional development.
• Provide classroom, small-group and individual student support.
• Foster a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Supervise students during classroom, playground and other school activities.
• Assist with learning resources, classroom routines and transitions.
• Contribute to student wellbeing, independence and positive behaviour.
• Collaborate with families and colleagues to support student success.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Relationship building

Collaborative approach

Empathy

Patience

Reliability

Student wellbeing

Education

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

Junior School – 2x Preparatory Assistants

Ascham is one of the world’s leading girls’ schools, and since its foundation in 1886 has educated girls who develop into confident, independent, compassionate young women. Ascham is an inclusive, day and boarding school for students in years P-12, within a warm,welcomingand collaborative environment.

We value staff whodemonstratea positive, proactive approach to their work and have a willingness toparticipatein the life of theSchool. We look for energetic,dedicatedand capable staff who are full of ideas; embrace a fast-paced environment; anddemonstrateinitiative,empathyand professionalism to help theSchoolachieve its strategicobjectives.

Position Description

Ascham is one of the world’s leading girls’ schools, and since its foundation in 1886 has educated girls who develop into confident, independent, compassionate young women. Ascham is an inclusive, day and boarding school for students in years P-12, within a warm,welcomingand collaborative environment.

We value staff whodemonstratea positive, proactive approach to their work and have a willingness toparticipatein the life of theSchool. We look for energetic,dedicatedand capable staff who are full of ideas; embrace a fast-paced environment; anddemonstrateinitiative,empathyand professionalism to help theSchoolachieve its strategicobjectives.

About this Role

Hillingdon is Ascham’s Junior School for students in Prep to Year 2. Located within a dedicated early learning environment, Hillingdon provides a rich, activity-based education that nurtures foundational literacy, numeracy, creativity, inquiry and social development through Ascham’s unique Dalton educational framework.

We are seeking two caring and enthusiastic Prep Assistants to provide classroom and pastoral support to our youngest learners. Working closely with Prep Teachers, you will help create a safe, engaging and nurturing environment that supports students’ learning, wellbeing and development.

These are both permanent part-time (0.9 FTE) positions, working 35.5 hours per week and from Monday to Friday during term time. If you enjoy working with young children aged 4-5 years in a dynamic learning environment; can build positive and supportive working relationships; and are patient, caring, reliable and professional in your approach we’d love to hear from you!

What You Will Do

• Support Prep Teachers in delivering engaging learning experiences.

• Assist students’ academic, social and emotional development.

• Provide classroom, small-group and individual student support.

• Foster a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment.

• Supervise students during classroom, playground and other school activities.

• Assist with learning resources, classroom routines and transitions.

• Contribute to student wellbeing, independence and positive behaviour.

• Collaborate with families and colleagues to support student success.

What You Will Bring

• Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent).

• A genuine passion for supporting the learning and development of young children.

• Strong interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.

• The ability to build positive relationships with students, families and colleagues.

• A collaborative, proactive and professional approach.

• Empathy, patience and resilience in supporting diverse student needs.

• Reliability, accountability and the ability to thrive in a dynamic school environment.

• A commitment to student wellbeing, inclusion, cultural diversity and child safety.

• Current NSW Working with Children Check and First Aid/CPR certification (or the ability to obtain).

by 11.59pm on Wednesday 28 October 2026.