Specialised Early Childhood Educator or Support Worker

Peace of Mind Family Day Care Pty Ltd; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Peace of Mind Family Day Care Pty Ltd is seeking a Specialised Early Childhood Support Worker for our Kuluin centre on the Sunshine Coast. This part-time role focuses on providing individualised support to children with additional needs in a nurturing, inclusive setting.

You will collaborate with educators and therapy teams to develop and implement support strategies, ensuring each child reaches their full potential in a safe environment. Prior experience with autism or related needs is valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in a childcare setting is preferable but not mandatory; the most important factor is compassionate, human-centred support for children on the spectrum
• Demonstrated experience working with children who have additional needs, disabilities or developmental delays
• Strong understanding of inclusive practices and commitment to supporting all children regardless of ability

Responsibilities

• Provide individualised support to children with additional needs, including those with autism and developmental delays
• Implement personalised learning and support plans in collaboration with educators, families and relevant professionals
• Contribute to inclusive, sensory-rich learning experiences that cater to diverse needs and abilities
• Assist with monitoring and documenting each child's progress, development and response to support strategies
• Assist with daily routines including meal times and general hygiene in a dignified, consistent, and respectful manner
• Support positive behaviour management using evidence-based approaches and de-escalation techniques
• Communicate regularly with families about their child's progress, challenges and achievements in a professional manner
• Maintain a clean, safe and accessible environment that promotes engagement and independence
• Work collaboratively with the early childhood education team to support all children's wellbeing and learning
• Participate in ongoing professional development and training to maintain current best-practice knowledge
• Contribute to a positive team culture in a challenging and busy environment

Job description

Specialised Early Childhood Educator or Support Worker

Peace of Mind Family Day Care Pty Ltd – Kuluin QLD

Bright Start Early Learning Centre is a small 23 place early childhood education and care provider committed to creating nurturing, inclusive environments where every child can thrive. We specialise in providing human centred care and education for young children (kindergarten aged) with with additional needs (primarily autism). Our team is passionate about making a positive difference in children's lives and supporting families throughout their early childhood journey.

About the role

We are seeking a compassionate, resilient, and skilled Specialised Early Childhood Support Worker to join our team at our Kuluin centre. This is a part-time position with days and hours to be negotiated. In this role, you will provide support to children with additional needs, ensuring they receive individualised interactions, engagement and encouragement in a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment. You will work collaboratively with our educator and therapy team to deliver the program, and develop support strategies, that enable each child to reach their full potential. We welcome educators or support workers who understand the importance of relationships and early intervention.

Key responsibilities

• Provide individualised support to children with additional needs, including those with developmental delays, behavioural challenges, autism spectrum disorder, and other support requirements in an early childhood centre environment (Centre is open M - F, 7.30 am to 5.30 pm).
• Implement personalised learning and support plans in collaboration with educators, families and relevant professionals including our team OT
• Contribute to inclusive, sensory-rich learning experiences that cater to diverse needs and abilities
• Assist with monitoring and documenting each child's progress, development and response to support strategies
• Assist with daily routines including meal times and general hygiene in a dignified, consistent, and respectful manner
• Support positive behaviour management using evidence-based approaches and de-escalation techniques
• Communicate regularly with families about their child's progress, challenges and achievements in a professional manner
• Maintain a clean, safe and accessible environment that promotes engagement and independence
• Work collaboratively with the early childhood education team to support all children's wellbeing and learning
• Participate in ongoing professional development and training to maintain current best-practice knowledge
• Contribute to a positive team culture in a challenging and busy environment

What we're looking for

• Experience in a childcare setting is preferable but not mandatory. What is most important is that you bring professional or personal experience of supporting young children on the spectrum in a compassionate, deliberate, and human centred way
• Demonstrated experience working with children who have additional needs, disabilities or developmental delays
• Strong understanding of inclusive practices and commitment to supporting all children regardless of ability
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Patience, empathy and a genuine passion for supporting young children's development and wellbeing
• Sound knowledge of child development and age-appropriate learning strategies
• Ability to implement individualised support plans and follow guidance from educators and professionals
• Current First Aid and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
• Reliable, organised, and able to work flexibly as part of a team
• Contribute to centre procedures such as risk assessment, planning, daily checklists etc
• Experience with sensory play, therapeutic activities or specialised support techniques is highly valued

What we offer

We are committed to supporting our team members and creating a positive workplace culture. We offer:

• Genuine service owners who value the daily experience of their team
• Opportunities for professional development and access to relevant training and upskilling
• Competitive remuneration in line with the sector
• A meaningful role where you make a real difference to children's lives and family wellbeing