Extended Care Assistant

- Casual roles available
- Support engaging, play-based learning for preschool-aged children
- Cremorne location with valuable public transport links

About Redlands

Redlands is an innovative, leading Sydney independent school providing a diverse, co-educational learning environment from Preschool to Year 12. We aim to inspire students to achieve life-readiness and to "let their light shine" through the provision of a world-recognised, contemporary education.

Founded in the Anglican tradition and guided by established Christian values, Redlands offers its people the opportunity to explore new possibilities and make a meaningful difference to the lives of our students and community. Join our committed team and experience working in a nurturing and productive environment, helping to shape the leaders of tomorrow. This wording follows the established Redlands employment-advert format used in the previous

About the Role

We are seeking a caring, organised and enthusiastic Extended Care Assistant to support the day-to-day operation.

Working closely with the Extended Care Coordinator, you will assist in planning and delivering engaging, educational and developmentally appropriate programs for children, including after-school and vacation care activities. You will help create a warm, inclusive and stimulating environment that supports children's learning, wellbeing and development.

Key responsibilities include

- Assisting with the planning and implementation of play-based educational and recreational programs
- Actively engaging with children and supporting their individual needs and abilities
- Creating a protected, caring and collaborative environment
- Communicating positively and effectively with parents and carers
- Supporting compliance with the National Quality Framework,



the Early Years Learning Framework and relevant School policies
- Maintaining appropriate safety, hygiene, first aid and food-handling practices
- Fulfilling mandatory reporting and child-protection responsibilities.

About You

You will be an experienced early childhood professional who enjoys building strong relationships with children, families and colleagues. You will bring a sound understanding of play-based learning and the ability to contribute to engaging programs that respond to children's varying developmental needs.

The successful applicant will have:

- A Diploma or Certificate IV in Children's Services, or a Degree or Diploma in Early Childhood Teaching. (Or working towards.)
- Experience working with pre-school children (three years to five years)
- Experience in play-based learning and the planning of relevant educational programs
- Working knowledge of the National Quality Framework and Early Years Learning Framework
- Current First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certification
- Current food handling certificate
- A valid paid NSW Working with Children Check clearance
- A Child Protection Certificate, CHCPRT001Geccko
- Strong organisational and time-management skills

Application Instructions

Please submit

- Your current resume
- A cover letter outlining your suitability for the position

Please refer to the Position Description on the Redlands jobs board for further information about the duties, responsibilities and requirements of the role.

Applications close: 25 November 2026

Redlands is committed to child safety and takes an active role in ensuring that child-protection programs, policies and processes are at the forefront of everything we do.

The successful applicant will be required to complete an employment-screening process and provide a valid NSW Working with Children Check clearance number before the appointment is confirmed.

📌 Extended Care Assistant (Cremorne)
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