Kindergarten Inclusion Support Assistant - Bendigo/Strathfieldsaye

Are you ready to make a difference?

Do you want to work for a sincere, reliable and innovative organisation?

If so, Noah's Ark is growing, and we'd love to hear from you!

About Noah's Ark

Noah’s Ark is a not-for-profit organisation providing Early Childhood Intervention and inclusion support services to children with disabilities and additional needs.

We are seeking applications from individuals who are interested in working as a Kindergarten Inclusion Support (KIS) Additional Assistant in the region's local kindergartens as a member of the KIS program.

About the position

As a KIS Assistant your role will support the kindergarten’s teaching staff to provide an environment that is responsive to the individual strengths, abilities, and interests of all children, including those with a disability, additional support needs and/or complex medical needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of children within the community and having the flexibility of working casual hours.

To be successful, you:

• Develop relationships with children that are supportive and responsive to their individual needs.
• Work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Understand the need maintain confidentiality and privacy
• Relate to others with kindness, respect, and positivity.
• Demonstrated experience working with preschool children and/or in a preschool setting would be an advantage.

Why is Noah's Ark a great place to work?

This is a casual position. The hourly wage is $29.45 per hour plus 25% casual loading.

Other benefits of working for Noah's Ark include:

• Well established organisation and program
• Access to free and confidential counselling through our Employee Assistance Program
• Access to CommBank workplace banking, UP Community fuel discount, and more!

How to apply

Click Apply now to submit your resume and answer a few screening questions. Email applications won't be accepted. Be sure to specify in your application if you are interested in working in Bendigo and surrounds!

Enquiries can be directed to KIS Program Team Leader Belle Salas on [0457 865 218](tel:0457 865 218)

KIS assistants require a satisfactory pre-employment police check and current employee Working With Children Check.

If you have lived or worked for a continuous period of 12 months or more in another country within the last 10 years, a certified International Police Check from that country or countries will also be required.