Teaching Assistant - Preschool

The Southport School; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Complimentary car parking

Gym access

Fitness Passport

Dental discounts

Job summary

The Southport School is expanding its preschool team to provide high-quality early learning experiences for boys in the kindergarten program. Commencing January 2027, you will assist educators, supervise play and learning activities, and help create a safe, nurturing environment within a dedicated preschool setting.

Working Hours are permanent, full time, term time (8am–4pm, with 7am–3pm every third week); casual opportunities may arise in holiday periods.

Qualifications

• Diploma of Children’s Services or above required.
• Current first-aid certificate required.
• Hold or be eligible to hold a Working with Children Blue Card.
• Mandatory Child Safety Training required.
• Paid Blue Card status preferred.
• Recent criminal history check prior to appointment.

Responsibilities

• Assist educators in delivering high-quality early learning experiences for boys in the kindergarten program.
• Supervise play and learning activities to ensure a safe, engaging environment.
• Support the preschool team with daily operations and care during term time.
• Contribute to creating a nurturing and respectful atmosphere in the classroom.

Education

Diploma of Children’s Services or above

Current first-aid certificate

Holding or be eligible to hold a working with children blue card

Mandatory Child Safety Training

Paid Blue Card

Recent criminal history check prior to appointment

Job description

The Southport School, is a leading Anglican School for boys and offers a kindergarten program as part of its long day care service. This is an exciting extension of the school’s well-established and highly regarded educational program.

The Preschool is very proud of its dedicated team who understand the special ways in which boys learn and who carefully nurture authentic relationships based upon mutual respect and genuine care. These relationships are the key to the Preschool’s success

Commencing in January 2027, you will support the preschool team in delivering high-quality early learning experiences to boys in the school's kindergarten program. Working within a dedicated preschool that values authentic relationships and understands the special ways boys learn, you will assist educators, supervise play and learning activities, and help create a safe, nurturing environment.

Working Hours - Permanent, Full Time, Term Time

• 8am – 4pm Monday to Friday
• 7am – 3pm every third week

Additionally there may be opportunities for casual (relief type) work in Outside School Hours Care/ Vacation Care in the school holiday periods.

Essential Qualifications

• Diploma of Children’s Services or above
• Current first-aid certificate
• Hold or be eligible to hold a working with children blue card
• Mandatory Child Safety Training
• Paid Blue Card
• Recent criminal history check prior to appointment

All staff at The Southport School should be supportive of the Code of Conduct and the values and Anglican Ethos of the School.

Desirable Qualifications

A certified supervisor certificate and experience or knowledge of the Abecedarian Approach and Reggio Emilia pedagogy are considered beneficial.

About Us

Opportunities for professional development, complimentary carparking, access to the gym at our senior school campus, Fitness Passport, dental discounts at The Thirty Two Dental Studio. We take care of our employees and provide a safe and supportive environment for our boys.