Extended Care Assistant

- Casual roles available
- Support engaging, play-based learning for preschool-aged children
- Cremorne location with good 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 safe, 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 skilled 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

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.

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📌 Extended Care Assistant (Melbourne)
🏢 Redlands School
📍 Melbourne