We're Hiring!

Childcare Inclusion Support Specialist | Journey Early Learning Ballarat East

As our new Inclusion Support Specialist, it is your role to develop and maintain meaningful relationships with children, families, colleagues, and the centre community. You will be intrinsically motivated to support and guide children’s learning, while actively contributing to the creation of an inclusive and responsive educational programme in the Four to Five-year-old room. As an Inclusion Support Specialist, you will be supported by your Centre Leadership Team in your new role, as you learn the fundamental skills of being an inspired educator within the Journey community.

Who are we?

At Journey Early Learning, the very heart of our culture is anchored in four foundational pillars.

• Trust & Belief
• Support & Wellbeing
• Growth & Development
• Passion & Possibilities

What we offer:

• 80% off Childcare Discounts
• Anniversary Gifts to recognise you
• Paid Birthday Leave
• Mental Health First Aid
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to retail/lifestyle discounts

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Bringing the Journey Values of connection, communication and consideration to life and reflect this in everyday practice.
• Ability to adhere to Journey’s child safe policy and code of conduct
• Assisting with observations of individuals and groups of children
• Assisting in the evaluation of children in terms of individual strengths, weaknesses, interests, and preferences, which is then used to design activities to be included in the programme.
• Assisting with the program design, implemented, and evaluated in consultation with others to foster all aspect of children’s development in a holistic way.
• Working as an effective team member and within the defined position description.
• Seek and accept support from your Lead Educators, Educational Leader and Centre Manager

Role Requirements:

• A demonstrated commitment to providing a safe, caring, non-judgemental and supportive environment for all children and their families
• A demonstrated ability to adhere to and understand the ECA code of Ethics and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child
• Demonstrated understanding of appropriate behaviours while engaging with children
• Current Valid Working with Children Check
• ACECQA approved Diploma or Certificate III in Children’s Services or, working towards
• First Aid, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Certificates
• Full working rights in Australia

So, if this opportunity resonates with you and you believe you can contribute to the team’s success in this role – apply now!

Join us at Journey Early Learning…where it all begins.

https://journey.edu.au/ 

Journey Early Learning promotes the safety, well-being, and inclusion of all children, including those with a disability, from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds. We are committed to all children's safety, participation, and empowerment.