We currently have multiple part time positions based across Geelong/Barwon, working shifts Monday-Friday (school term time only) to commence immediately. Zones with current vacancies are listed below:

Zone 1:

• Armstrong Creek - 15.5 hours per week
• Belmont - 15 hours per week
• Geelong West - 5 hours per week
• Leopold - 13 hours per week
• Newcomb - 5 hours per week
• Whittington - 9 hours per week

Zone 2:

• Winchelsea - 5 hours per week

Zone 3:

• Lorne Kinder - 2.5 hours per week

Zone 4:

• Clifton Springs - 5 hours per week
• Ocean Grove - 5 hours per week
• Point Lonsdale - 12 hours per week

Zone 5:

• Herne Hill - TBC
• Lovely Banks - 5 hours per week

So, what does an Inclusion Support Additional Assistant do?

They get to learn on the job, and support Educators to help make a difference in a child's early education. Your day will be spent engaging with energetic children as they explore their Kinder environment through play, including some with a disability and high support needs.

Does this sound like you?

If you are passionate about connecting with young children, keeping them engaged in play based learning activities and enjoy seeing their growth and development, we encourage you to apply to this opportunity.

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care / Children's Services is not required, however would be highly regarded. The successful applicants will be available to work part time shifts for a minimum of 3 days/ week Monday-Friday.

To be eligible for this role, you will need to have or be willing to obtain:

• Working with Children Check (Victorian, Employee)
• NDIS Workers Orientation Module certificate of completion
• Police Check (Gateways will facilitate this process)

For further information, please contact Christy Wong, Kindergarten Inclusion Support Program Facilitator on 03 5221 2984, (ask for extension 244) during business hours. To request a position description, please email: [email protected], using the subject line: Inclusion Support Additional Assistant - Geelong / Barwon enquiry via EthicalJobs.

How to Apply? Please click the ‘Apply Now’ button and submit a current resume and cover letter to complete your application.

Please clearly specify which zones & locations you are applying for within your cover letter.

We're eager to welcome dynamic individuals to our team and want to ensure we don't miss out on great talent. To expedite our hiring process, we'll be assessing applicants as we receive their submissions. Therefore, we encourage all interested candidates to submit their applications without delay.

Gateways welcome applications from all diverse backgrounds including individuals that identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQ+, and individuals with disabilities or culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Child safety and wellbeing is embedded in Gateways leadership, governance and culture. We have zero tolerance of child abuse. We have vigorous recruitment and screening processes for all employees and volunteers.