Childcare Assistant
- Provide individualised support to children with diverse developmental needs.
- Collaborate with educators and families to implement support strategies.
- Assist in creating a nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
CHILDCARE ASSISTANT - Island Kindy
Hamilton Island Kindy provides a nurturing and inclusive early learning environment for children from 6 weeks to 6 years. We're committed to creating a space where every child is supported to participate, develop and experience a genuine sense of belonging.
We're looking for an experienced Childcare Assistant to join our team with a specialist focus on inclusive support. Working alongside our Lead Educators, you'll provide additional individualised support to children with diverse developmental, behavioural, emotional and additional needs, helping each child engage confidently in their learning environment.
Why you'll love working with us
- Make a meaningful difference through individualised support and inclusive education
- Work closely with experienced educators and inclusion support professionals
- Join a collaborative team focused on children's wellbeing and development
- Build valuable experience supporting diverse developmental and learning needs
- Enjoy a rewarding part-time role within our Hamilton Island community
What you'll be doing
You'll work alongside our educators to help children participate meaningfully in play-based learning, routines and everyday Kindy experiences. Depending on each child's individual needs, this may include supporting emotional regulation, transitions, social interactions, sensory needs and engagement.
You'll assist with individual support strategies, visual supports, social stories and inclusion plans, while observing and documenting children's progress. You'll also collaborate with educators, families and external professionals including Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists and Inclusion Support professionals to provide consistent, responsive support.
What we're looking for
- Certificate III in Children's Services or higher (Essential)
- Experience working with children aged 6 weeks to 6 years, including children with developmental delays, disabilities or additional needs
- Experience implementing individual support plans, behaviour support strategies or inclusion plans
- Experience supporting sensory processing needs and/or complex behaviours
- Sound knowledge of the National Quality Framework and Early Years Learning Framework
- Current QLD Working with Children Check - Blue Card and required Child Protection Training (Essential)
- Current HLTAID012 First Aid, HLTAID009 CPR and QLD Child Safety Training - GECCKO (Essential)
About Hamilton Island
Our mission is to share the wonder of Hamilton Island with the world by creating wonder-filled experiences for our guests, employees and community.
Every team member plays a role in shaping those experiences - making Hamilton Island not just a great place to visit, but a great place to work.
A little island can do wonders - make your next career move one to remember.
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