Children's Support Specialist

About Our Organisation

We are a leading provider of education and care services, dedicated to delivering high-quality programs that cater to the diverse needs of children and families. Our team is passionate about creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment that fosters learning, growth, and development.

Job Title: After School Care Assistant

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic After School Care Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing top-notch care and support to children during after-school hours.

Main Responsibilities:

• Support and run sessions of care (Before and After School Care)
• Undertake administrative tasks, including medical records, data collection, staff records, and other recording-keeping matters as required
• Develop and implement the Educational Program and follow the My Time Our Place (MTOP) Curriculum Framework
• Maintain knowledge of and follow operational policies and procedures specific for OSHC as set out by the Education and Care Services National Law Act 2010 and Education and Care Services National Regulations 2011
• Ensure the inclusion of all children and young people within the service, including those with additional care needs
• Prepare nutritious food for students in a healthy and safe manner according to Food Handling Health and Nutrition guidelines, policies, and procedures
• Work creatively and efficiently to implement both verbal and written skills, with the ability to write and communicate at a high level
• Demonstrate initiative and capacity to work with minimal supervision and be autonomous
• Maintain confidentiality and have a high level of professionalism and work ethic
• Build strong rapport with families, educators, the school community, and the wider community
• Support the Service to Exceed the National Quality Standards

Requirements:

• Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent qualification
• Working towards or willing to commence working towards one of the following qualifications: Certificate III in Education, Certificate III/IV of/in Education Support, Certificate III/IV Leisure and Health, Certificate III/IV Sports and Recreation, Certificate III/IV Individual Support, Certificate III in Outside School Hours Care, Certificate IV in Children's Services (Outside School Hours Care), Certificate IV in Community Services, Certificate IV in Out of School Hours Care, Certificate IV in School Age Education and Care, Certificate lll in Education Support, Certificate III in School Based Education Support, Certificate IV in Youth Work, Certificate lV in Education Support, Certificate IV in School Based Education Support, Certificate IV in Disability, Certificate IV in Outdoor Leadership, Associate Diploma in Arts, Fitness, Recreation or Leadership, Bachelor of Applied Science (Physical Education), Bachelor of Arts (major in Youth Studies), Bachelor of Arts (Recreation), Bachelor of Arts (Youth Affairs), Bachelor of Arts (Youth Studies), Bachelor of Physical Education, Bachelor of Social Science (Youth Work), Bachelor of Sport Science (Exercise Science), Certificate of Teaching or Education (early childhood, primary or secondary) requiring at least two years of full time or part time equivalent study, Diploma/Bachelor of Youth Work, Bachelor of Social Work, Post-secondary qualification in the fields of Teaching/Education (primary/secondary) at diploma level or above, Diploma of Children's Services (Outside School Hours Care), Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, Diploma of Out of School Hours Care, Diploma of School Age Education and Care, Diploma of Education Support requiring at least two years of full time or part time equivalent study, Diploma of Community Services, Diploma of Community Welfare Work, Teacher Registration, Post-secondary qualifications in the fields of health or allied health including but not limited to audiology, speech pathology, occupational therapy, psychology, social work, physiotherapy, dietetics and specialist therapies such as music and movement
• Working with Children Check (WWCC) or current Victorian Institute of Teaching registration

Desirable Qualifications:

• First Aid training as prescribed in the Education and Care Services National Law Act 2010
• Anaphylaxis and Asthma management training as prescribed in the Education and Care Services National Law Act 2010
• Driver's licence

Working Conditions:

• Hours of work will be between the hours of 7:00am - 9:00am (Before School Care) and 3:00pm - 6:00pm (After School Care) Monday to Friday