Position Title:

Classroom Assistant – Garden (3–6 year olds) Employment Status:

Full time, permanent Reports To:

Classroom Teacher / Educational Leader Industrial Instrument:

Independent Schools NSW (Professional and Operational Staff) Cooperative Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2025 Classification:

Preschool/Childcare Services Employees (confirm level with Principal per Agreement)

Position Purpose Support the Classroom Teacher/Educational Leader in the Garden classroom, maintaining the Montessori environment, assisting children’s learning and wellbeing, and upholding a protected, nurturing, child-safe setting. This is a support staff role, not a teaching position, and does not require NESA teacher accreditation.

Key Responsibilities Assist in preparing and maintaining Montessori materials and activities. Support children’s independence, concentration, and purposeful activity under teacher direction. Help with observations and documentation as directed. Assist with routines (mealtimes, rest, toileting, transitions) and ensure health, hygiene, and safety standards. Maintain a safe, ordered environment indoors and outdoors. Model respectful, positive relationships and behaviour guidance. Communicate respectfully with families and colleagues. Complete compliance training and maintain accurate records. Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and performance review.

Essential Qualifications & Requirements Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent ACECQA-approved qualification), or actively working towards. Current NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC). Current first aid, CPR,



and emergency asthma/anaphylaxis management certification. Completion of child protection and child safety training as required by NSW law.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience Formal Montessori training (e.g. Montessori Assistant’s Certificate, Montessori Orientation course, or other recognised introductory training). Experience in a Montessori classroom, ideally with 3–6 year olds. Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (or higher). Familiarity with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF). Experience in an independent school or early childhood setting.

Professional Standards Adhere to the school’s Staff Code of Conduct and Statement of Commitment to Child Safety. Comply with all child protection and child safe policies and procedures. Engage in ongoing professional development.

Child Safe Employment Notice Southside Montessori School is committed to child safety and upholding the NSW Child Safe Standards. All applicants must hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check, complete mandatory child safety training, and consent to comprehensive pre-employment screening including referee checks and suitability declarations. Employment is subject to ongoing compliance with child safety requirements and reporting obligations.

Employment Conditions Covered by the Independent Schools NSW (Professional and Operational Staff) Cooperative Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2025. Classification and salary per Agreement, based on qualifications and duties. All offers subject to satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks and child safe recruitment practices.

📌 3-6 Assistant New (Sydney)
🏢 Montessori Australia Group
📍 Sydney