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ELC Assistant Educator - Disability & Inclusion

Published: 24 September 2026

We are seeking a passionate and reliable Assistant Educator - Disability and Inclusion Support (Certificate III qualified) to join our friendly Early Learning Centre team at Hunter Valley Grammar School on a full-time, permanent basis commencing on 22 January 2027.

Assistant educators are responsible for providing education and care for children enrolled at the service, consistent with our philosophy, policies and procedures and curriculum, and according to the requirements of the National Quality Framework.

Assistant Educators work in collaboration with other educators, the Educational Leader, the Nominated Supervisor and other professionals and communities.

This position is a full-time permanent position commencing on 22 January 2027.

Key Duties

  • Maintaining requirements for Child Safety and Protection at all times, including the need to identify and respond to every child at risk of abuse or neglect.
  • Maintaining up-to-date First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications.
  • Responding appropriately to the health and safety needs of all children and ensuring a safe, healthy and clean indoor and outdoor environment for children.
  • Maintaining required staff to child ratios at all times.
  • Maintaining confidentiality for families, children and staff at all times.
  • Building secure, respectful and reciprocal relationships with children and families.
  • Building collaborative relationships with all staff in the service based on respect, trust and honesty.
  • Ensuring professional written and verbal communication at all times.
  • Engaging in professional conversations with other educators to enhance knowledge and practice.
  • Engaging in professional conversations with other professionals as is appropriate and with the knowledge of the Director or Nominated Supervisor.
  • Working in collaboration with other educators and the Educational Leader in developing and implementing a high-quality education and care curriculum for all enrolled children that is consistent with:
    • The service philosophy, procedures and policies
    • The National Quality Standards
    • Early Years Learning Framework (V2.0)
  • Role modelling and engaging children in responsive and meaningful learning opportunities.
  • Interacting with children in a respectful, responsive and developmentally appropriate manner.
  • Implementing effective classroom management and positive behaviour guidance.
  • Supporting and actively planning for an inclusive environment.
  • Setting up and maintaining a responsive, intentional and aesthetic learning environment across all indoor and outdoor spaces.
  • Positively responding to feedback, advice, and guidance from the Educational Leader.
  • Engaging in reflection of practices, such as contributing to group and individual reflection journals as well as ongoing professional development and reading (up to 38 hours outside of working hours).
  • Attending and contributing ideas during staff meetings.
  • Participating in the ongoing review and development of Centre Policies.
  • Contributing to the ELC’s self-assessment process, the development of our Quality Improvement Plan and aligning practices with this.
  • Acting as a professional role model for other staff.
  • Ensuring the service runs smoothly and adheres to:
  • The service philosophy, procedures and policies
    • The National Quality Standards
    • Education and Care Services National Regulations
    • Education and Care Services National Law
    • Early Years Learning Framework (V2.0)
    • Child Safe Standards
    • ECA Code of Ethics
    • School Code of Conduct
  • Assisting the ELC Director and other classroom educators with the day-to-day running of the Centre.
  • Assisting with administrative and operational processes such as cleaning.
  • Carrying out other tasks, as required by the ELC Director.

 

How to Apply

Applicants must apply by completing the online Job Application form below.

For a confidential discussion regarding the role, please contact HVGS Early Learning Centre’s Director, Sarah Bilton-Smith on (02) 4934 2444 or elcadmin@hvgs.nsw.edu.au.

 

Applications close

Applications close 5:00 pm Friday, 9 October 2026.

Hunter Valley Grammar School reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.

Applications received after this date will not be considered. HVGS is an equal opportunity employer. 

All staff must have a current Employee Working with Children Check

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