Early Childhood Inclusion Support Educator
Part-time position, 20 hours per week - Monday to Thursday, 5 hours per day
Modern, purpose built centre + inclusive, supportive team & leadership
Get mentored by our experienced centre management to implement/develop programs
Little Zak's Academy
is privately owned and family run. Our aim is to provide early childhood care and education in a safe, welcoming, adopting and nurturing environment.
Our staff are dedicated professionals who value the importance of maintaining an optimum level of care and education for all children. We select our staff based on knowledge and values, vision for children and learning, and commitment to families.
We are seeking an
Inclusion Support Educator
to join our established team at
Little Zak's Academy Corrimal
.
This is a part-time position working 20 hours per week -Monday to Thursday, 5 hours per day.
The position will provide additional support within our
3-4 years learning environment
, working alongside the existing team to support the inclusion, participation, learning and wellbeing of children with additional needs.
Why Join Us
We are proud to be part of the Australian Government's Worker Retention Payment program.
Eligible team members at Little Zak's Academy now receive an additional 15% on top of award rates. The Australian Government announced that the Worker Retention Payment program would be extended until 30 June ****, continuing to support wage increases for eligible early childhood educators.
Little Zak's Academy was one of the first approved providers nationally to participate in this initiative, ensuring our team could access these extra benefits from the commencement of the program.
Rotating rosters to support work life balance
Competitive remuneration
depending on your qualification and experience
Up to
50 percent staff childcare discount
Paid




wellbeing day
each year for permanent staff (after 12 months)
Health and wellness allowance reimbursing up to
$50 per month
(gym, pool, wellness memberships)
$1,000 employee referral bonus
for each successful referral
Employee Assistance Program via
Sonder
, offering unlimited confidential counselling and wellbeing support
Paid staff meetings, including dinner provided
Paid off-floor induction with structured onboarding and training
Mentoring and buddy system for all new starters
Study support through
Pay for Progression
, including Certificate III, Diploma, and Early Childhood Teaching pathways (T&Cs; apply)
Strong promote-from-within culture with long-term career opportunities
About the role
As an
Inclusion Support Educator
, you will work collaboratively with our educators to provide additional support to children who require assistance to fully participate in the learning environment.
Your responsibilities will include:
Supporting the inclusion and participation of children with additional needs
Working alongside educators to support children's individual learning and development
Assisting with the implementation of inclusive learning experiences and routines
Building positive and respectful relationships with children and families
Supporting children's engagement, participation and wellbeing throughout the day
Contributing to the planning, implementation and evaluation of learning experiences
Creating a safe,



secure and stimulating learning environment
Maintaining effective communication with educators and families
Working collaboratively with all team members
Maintaining a high level of health and safety at all times
About you
We are looking for a passionate, caring and inclusive educator who is committed to supporting every child to feel a strong sense of belonging.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care
, or an ACECQA-approved equivalent
Experience working with children with additional needs is highly desirable
Current
Working with Children Check
Working knowledge of the
National Quality Framework, National Quality Standards (NQS) and Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
A genuine commitment to inclusion and supporting children's individual needs
The ability to build authentic and respectful relationships with children and families
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
First Aid Certificate, or willingness to obtain one
Little Zak's Child Safety Commitment
Little Zak's Academy is a Child Safe Organisation.
We prioritise the safety, wellbeing, and rights of all children and maintain a strong culture of child safety across our services. As part of our commitment, we have a
rigorous recruitment and screening process
in place, including comprehensive reference checks, Police checks and child-safe employment checks.
By applying for a role with Little Zak's Academy, you acknowledge and agree to
undergo all required child safety checks
as part of our employment process.
We are an equal opportunity workplace where diversity is embraced. We foster a culture that supports inclusion and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
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📌 Early Childhood Inclusion Support Educator (Wollongong)
🏢 Little Zaks
📍 Wollongong