EARLY LEARNING ASSISTANT (casual Relief Pool)

The Role

The role of an Early Learning Assistant is focusing on supporting the supervision and engagement of all early learners in their classroom environment and play spaces.

Key Tasks

• Actively supervise children, ensuring safety and compliance requirements are maintained.
• Lead learning experiences under the instruction of an Early Childhood Teacher.
• Assist, and at times lead, children through daily routines and transitions.
• Provide general behavioural support with children as required.
• Assist in the provision of developmentally appropriate learning environments that also meet health and safety requirements.
• Collect evidence and data through the use of various documentation tools.
• Contribute to curriculum decisions.
• General understanding of early childhood development, and awareness of the National Quality Framework / Early Years Learning Framework and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Support teachers to provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for students and families.
• Actively contribute to a collaborative team approach across the Year Level Team.
• Observe all College’s policies and procedures, in particular the College Code of Conduct.

Qualifications

Certificate III in Early Childhood and Education and Care or (equivalent) or Diploma in Early Childhood and Education Care (desirable)

Position Description – Early Learning Assistant

Applications addressing the Selection Criteria can be submitted via our APPLY ONLINE form.