Junior School - Preparatory Assistants

Ascham School; Woollahra Municipal Council; Presencial; AUD 43.000 - 65.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Ascham School seeks two Prep Assistants to support the Junior School (Prep to Year 2) in a warm, inclusive setting. The roles are permanent part-time (0.9 FTE), 35.5 hours/week, Monday to Friday during term time. Duties include supporting teachers, promoting wellbeing and helping with classroom routines.

Ideal candidates will hold a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, demonstrate empathy, reliability and strong communication with children, families and colleagues.

Formación

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to organise tasks and manage time effectively.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, families and colleagues.
• Commitment to child safety and inclusion.

Responsabilidades

• Assist Prep Teachers in delivering engaging learning experiences.
• Support 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 and playtime.
• Assist with learning resources and classroom routines.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Relationship building

Empathy

Educación

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Descripción del empleo

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).

Interested?

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.