• Leading early learning cluster manager
• Salary packaging
• Part-time maximum positions available across Gippsland, including Neerim South and Lakes Entrance
• 10% discount on childcare fees for Uniting employees

About the opportunity

The Kindergarten Inclusion Support (KIS) program aims to build capacity of funded kindergartens to support the access and participation of children with additional needs in inclusive kindergarten programs. The role of the Additional Assistant is to support the kindergarten staff in providing an inclusive program for all children in the kindergarten.

Applicants working toward qualifications in Early Childhood Education at the Certificate III or Diploma level are encouraged to apply.

View the full position description here.

About you

To be successful in your application you will meet the person specification in the position description, including having or working toward a Certificate III or Diploma in Children’s Services, Disability or Integration Aide

You will also have experience working in a kindergarten environment (preferred), and experience working with children with disabilities (preferred).

How to Apply

If this sounds like you, apply today by submitting the below:

• Cover letter (1 page outlining your suitability according to the position description)
• Current resume (no more than 3 pages)

Don’t wait to apply – we will be interviewing as we are recruiting.

Get in touch

For more information regarding this role, please contact Prema Balasupramaniam via [email protected] using the subject line: Additional Assistants - Gippsland enquiry via EthicalJobs during business hours.

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

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. It is a condition of employment that all eligible workforce in Victoria receive the COVID-19 vaccination and supporting evidence may be requested in order to perform duties at any of Uniting’s workplaces.

Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.