Are you a Certificate III qualified Educator looking to make a meaningful difference in children's lives while being supported by a collaborative and experienced team? Join SDN Newtown in a unique Inclusion Support role within our preschool program.

About The Role

- This will include:
- This is a Max Tem Part Time Inclusion Support Service Role (Monday -Friday) Total 25 hours per week in the Preschool Room
- Funded position to support inclusion with the Preschool Room group
- Focus on supporting the educational program, routines and overall team delivery
- Assist with inclusive practices across the whole group
- Maintain active supervision and contribute to a safe, engaging learning environment
- Work collaboratively with the team to meet children's needs
- Develop and maintain nurturing relationships and communicate positively and openly with children on an ongoing basis
- Promote and guide positive behaviour
- Collaborate with children about their interests and support children in learning about the decision-making process
- Create a stimulating, positive and appropriate environment to foster and support development (physical, social, emotional, language, creative and cognitive)
- Create an environment which ensures trust and security and provides flexible routines and smooth transitions
- Provide physical care, assisting children in toileting, dressing and mealtimes and identify and respond to babies / infants' cues and needs
- Assist in the observation and evaluation of the children’s development
- Assist in developing good nutritional practices for children
- Ensure that the dignity and rights of each child are maintained at all times
- Assist in the management of a group or groups of children
- Implement and maintain the elements of National Quality Standards (NQS) and EYLF
- Ensure regular exchange of relevant centre-based information

About You

You will have the following:

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Open to applicants with strong motivation and willingness to learn





Solid teamwork/teambuilding and communication skills

- Current Working with Children’s Check (NSW)
- Knowledge of the National Quality Standards
- Experience in a similar role
- Knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Current CPR and First Aid Certificate
- Asthma and Anaphylaxis certificates (preferable)
- Excellent relationship building skills

Understanding of Child Protection legislation and holds an approved and current Child Protection Training qualification.

What is on offer

- Above award pay and conditions (plus WRP)
- Discounted childcare fees & priority placement for your children
- Rostered day off per month (full-time staff)
- Generous leave entitlements, including 12 days personal / carer’s leave
- Professional training and development to support you to continue to learn and grow
- Employee Assistance Program

What is it like to work with us?

At SDN Newtown, everyone is welcome and respected. We’re here for you, helping to grow a career you can be proud of, with ongoing networking, training, and promotion opportunities.

About SDN

SDN Children’s Services is a respected not-for-profit organisation that has been providing quality services for children and families for 120 years.

Our purpose is to promote and enhance children’s wellbeing, learning and development in inclusive environments; and our vision is for an equitable world where all children thrive. We pride ourselves on creating a unique village where all children, families and staff belong.

You can find out more about us on the SDN website.

SDN Children’s Services is committed to being a child-safe organisation, prioritising the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Successful applicants will be subject to relevant pre-employment checks including Working with Children Check (NSW) or Working with Vulnerable People (ACT).

SDN Children's Services welcomes and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

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📌 Educator (Inclusion Support) (Inner West Council)
🏢 SDN Children's Services
📍 Inner West Council