Play Session Assistant

TAFE NSW External; Armidale; On-site; AUD 58,000 - 71,000; Part time

Job summary

TAFE NSW in Armidale is seeking a caring Play Session Assistant for a permanent part-time role. Work 7 hours per week across 41 weeks annually, supporting Early Childhood activities in the Simulated Space.

You’ll assist with setting up play environments, guiding activities, supervising sessions and ensuring a safe, welcoming space for children, families and staff. You’ll bring a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care and a passion for helping kids learn through play, with the

Qualifications

• Experience in an early childhood setting.
• Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care is required.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of engaging learning experiences for children.
• Prepare play environments and resources.
• Support educational activities and supervise play sessions.
• Maintain a safe, welcoming environment for children, families and staff.

Skills

Early childhood experience

Team player

Communication with diverse backgrounds

Education

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers

Play Session Assistant

Location: Armidale

Permanent Part Time - Part Year commencing 20 January 2027, working 7 hrs per week - 41 weeks per year.

Base salary ($57,877 - $71,271) per annum, plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading (paid pro-rata for part-time)

At TAFE NSW, we are dedicated to life-changing impact.

That's why we offer world-class training and education that delivers the skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow.

Life-changing impact starts with an incredible team that sees their career as an opportunity to transform someone's world. Whether that's inspiring students, supporting each other, or helping our communities and industries flourish.

We live by TAFE NSW values: Customer Focus, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. They define who we are, how we work, and inspire our performance.

We invest in our people

At TAFE NSW, you will discover a diverse, dynamic, and collaborative environment, where you can innovate, create value, and do meaningful work.

We provide you with tools, ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs, and a variety of flexible working options.

About the role

TAFE NSW is seeking a caring and enthusiastic Play Session Assistant to join the team at our Armidale campus. In this part-time part-year role you will work 7 hours per week, across 41 weeks of the year.

Working as part of the Early Childhood section, you will support the delivery of engaging learning experiences for children within our Early Childhood Simulated Space. You will assist with preparing play environments and resources, supporting educational activities, supervising play sessions, and maintaining a safe, welcoming and well-organised environment for children, families, students and staff.

This hands-on role offers the opportunity to gain practical experience in a dynamic learning setting and contribute to children's learning and wellbeing.

About you

You have a genuine passion for supporting children to learn, play and thrive. With experience in an early childhood setting and a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, you enjoy building positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.

You're a reliable and adaptable team player who takes initiative, communicates well with people from diverse backgrounds, and is committed to creating a safe, welcoming and engaging environment.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

TAFE NSW is committed to building a culturally safe and inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.

Applications close 11:55pm AEDT Sunday 1 November 2026

Additional Information:

Role-specific enquiries:

Contact Kristy Robinson, Staffing Pool Coordinator, via email at [e-mail] or phone [phone] or Contact Louise Baker, Manager Class Support, via email at [e-mail] or phone [phone].

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries:

Contact Jodie Dawson, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email at [e-mail] or phone [phone].

For support with preparing your application and understanding the recruitment process, visit our Application Process page, and explore the helpful resources available through I Work for NSW.

This is a child-related position. Successful candidates must hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) prior to commencing. TAFE NSW will also conduct an Australian National Criminal Record Check on the preferred applicant as part of the pre-employment process.

To be eligible for a position at TAFE NSW, you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport.

An eligibility list, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position and used to fill future vacancies.

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