Ascham is one of the world’s leading girls’ schools, and since its foundation in 1886 has educated girls who develop into confident, independent, compassionate young women. Ascham is an inclusive, day and boarding school for students in years P-12, within a warm, welcoming and collaborative environment.

We value staff who demonstrate a positive, proactive approach to their work and have a willingness to participate in the life of the School. We look for energetic, dedicated and capable staff who are full of ideas; embrace a fast-paced environment; and demonstrate initiative, empathy and professionalism to help the School achieve its strategic objectives.

About this Role

Hillingdon is Ascham's Junior School for students in Prep to Year 2. Located within a dedicated early learning environment, Hillingdon provides a rich, activity-based education that nurtures foundational literacy, numeracy, creativity, inquiry and social development through Ascham's unique Dalton educational framework.

We are seeking two caring and enthusiastic Prep Assistants to provide classroom and pastoral support to our youngest learners. Working closely with Prep Teachers, you will help create a safe, engaging and nurturing environment that supports students' learning, wellbeing and development.

These are both permanent part-time (0.9 FTE) positions, working 35.5 hours per week and from Monday to Friday during term time. If you enjoy working with young children aged 4-5 years in a dynamic learning environment; can build positive and supportive working relationships; and are patient, caring, reliable and qualified in your approach we’d love to hear from you!

What You Will Do

- Support Prep Teachers in delivering engaging learning experiences.

- Assist students' academic, social and emotional development.

- Provide classroom, small-group and individual student support.

- Foster a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment.





- Supervise students during classroom, playground and other school activities.

- Assist with learning resources, classroom routines and transitions.

- Contribute to student wellbeing, independence and positive behaviour.

- Collaborate with families and colleagues to support student success.

What You Will Bring

- Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent).

- A genuine passion for supporting the learning and development of young children.

- Strong interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.

- The ability to build positive relationships with students, families and colleagues.

- A collaborative, proactive and professional approach.

- Empathy, patience and resilience in supporting diverse student needs.

- Reliability, accountability and the ability to thrive in a dynamic school environment.

- A commitment to student wellbeing, inclusion, cultural diversity and child safety.

- Current NSW Working with Children Check and First Aid/CPR certification (or the ability to obtain).

Interested?

For further information, including a position description please go to https://www.ascham.nsw.edu.au/connecting/careers-at-ascham

Then, if this sounds like you, please apply via SEEK by 11.59pm on Wednesday 28 October 2026. Applications should include a resume and a 2-page cover letter addressing the requirements of the role (listing WWCC and CPR details if available).

We are conducting interviews for this role on a rolling basis and encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration. Please note also that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Ascham seeks to provide a child-safe environment. We actively promote the safety and wellbeing of our students, with staff committed to protecting students from abuse or harm, in accordance with their legal and ethical obligations. Ascham’s Child Safe policies and Staff Code of Conduct are available on our website.

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