Junior School Preparatory Assistants

Ascham School; Sydney; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Ascham School in Sydney seeks two caring Prep Assistants to provide classroom and pastoral support for 4-5 year olds in Hillingdon, Ascham's Junior School for Prep to Year 2. Roles are permanent part-time (0.9 FTE), 35.5 hours weekly, term time.

Join a nurturing environment; engage with families and colleagues to support student wellbeing, learning and development.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent).
• NSW Working with Children Check and First Aid/CPR certification (or ability to obtain).
• Passion for supporting learning and development of young children.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, families and colleagues.

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

Empathy

Reliability

Team collaboration

Patience

Education

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Part Time (0.90 FTE)

Applications Close: 28 October 2026

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.

Junior School - 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.

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).

Ascham seeks to provide a child-safe environment. We actively promote the safety and wellbeing of our students, with staff committed to protecting students from abuse or harm, in accordance with their legal and ethical obligations. Ascham’s Child Safe policies and Staff Code of Conduct are available on our website.

Affiliation: Nondenominational Independent
Teaching Level: Combined
Gender: Girl

1168 Students
145 TeachingStaff
101 Non-Teaching Staff

Boarding School

Ascham is a private girls’ school, and since its foundation in 1886 has educated girls who develop into confident, independent, compassionate young women with a sense of purpose in the world. Ascham is an inclusive, day and boarding school that provides a strong academic program within a warm, welcoming environment.