Additional Assistant – Kindergarten Inclusion Support Program

Additional Assistant – Kindergarten Inclusion Support Program - Expression of interest

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Additional Assistant – Kindergarten Inclusion Support Program - Expression of interest

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• Be part of a team helping children of all abilities thrive in their kindergarten.
• Work part-time 7.5 to 15 hours per week and have the school holidays off.
• Register to hear about part-time or casual opportunities in your local area.
  
  
  • 524441
  • Wimmera, VIC
  • Early Learning
  • Casual
  • Permanent Part Time
    
    • Be part of a team helping children of all abilities thrive in their kindergarten.
    • Work part-time 7.5 to 15 hours per week and have the school holidays off.
    • Register to hear about part-time or casual opportunities in your local area.
      
      
    Are you curious about a career in early childhood education and want to try it out first? Are you a parent looking to return to work but need the school holidays off, or maybe you're thinking about retirement but not quite ready to stop working?
    
    Being an Additional Assistant with Uniting might be the perfect role for you. You don't need qualifications – just compassion, patience, and a willingness to support children and educators in a warm, welcoming environment.
    
    About The Program
    
    The Kindergarten Inclusion Support (KIS) program helps create inclusive environments for all children, including those with disabilities, developmental delays, or complex medical needs.
    
    Uniting Is The Largest Provider Of Additional Assistants In Victoria And Provides Placements In Both Uniting And Non-Uniting Kindergarten Programs Across The Following Local Government Areas
    
    South Western Victoria - Brimbank, Hobsons Bay, Maribyrnong, Melbourne, Melton, Moonee Valley and Wyndham
    
    North Western Victoria - Banyule, Darebin, Hume, Merri-bek, Nillumbik, Whittlesea and Yarra
    
    North Eastern Victoria - Boroondara, Knox, Manningham, Maroondah, Monash, Whitehorse and Yarra Ranges
    
    Gippsland - Bass Coast, Baw Baw, East Gippsland, South Gippsland and Wellington
    
    Wimmera - Hindmarsh, Horsham Rural City, Northern Grampians, West Wimmera and Yarriambiack
    
    About The Role
    
    KIS additional assistants work as part of the service team delivering the kindergarten program and share everyday team responsibilities. They work across the whole room and help kindergarten teachers and educators to provide fun and inclusive activities for all children.
    
    It's a job with lots of variety, from assisting with play-based learning activities to helping with daily care routines and maintaining a safe and clean environment. It does involve lifting, carrying, and moving children and objects, as well as working at lower levels, such as on the floor or using small furniture.
    
    A kindergarten placement typically involves 7.5 to 15 hours per week during the school term. The hours vary between 8:15 am and 5:00 pm, depending on each kindergarten's service schedule.
    
    Our Additional Assistants are provided a comprehensive induction and access to ongoing supervision and support from the Kindergarten Inclusion Support team.
    
    Benefits of working at Uniting
    • Be part of a team helping children of all abilities thrive in their kindergarten.
    • Receive a 10% discount on the childcare subsidy gap fee at Uniting Early Learning.
    • Up to 10 weeks of paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary).
    • Access training and development opportunities to help you grow.
    • Enjoy a 25% discount at Uniting Op Shops
      
      
    About you
    
    We are looking for motivated self-starters who like using their initiative and feel confident to work in a new team and work environment.
    
    You might have some experience working with children and are curious about a career in early childhood education and care, or you may be an educator returning to work or winding back your career.
    
    What you will demonstrate is good communication skills and be a team player, you will have worked with children in some capacity and have the computer skills to navigate and access our systems to submit requests and participate in our organisation.
    
    View the position description.
    
    Register your interest
    
    If this sounds like the right fit for you, we'd love to hear from you Click Apply to register your interest in becoming a Kindergarten Inclusion Additional Assistant.
    
    Although we may not have an immediate role available, we regularly recruit across the region and will be in touch when a suitable opportunity becomes available.
    
    About Uniting
    
    At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.
    
    Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org
    
    Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a 'child safe' organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.
    
    Through the recruitment process, we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional, however, it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a diverse background or LGBTIQA+. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you.Seniority level
    • Seniority levelEntry level
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    • Employment typePart-time
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    • Job functionAdministrative
    • IndustriesCivic and Social Organizations

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