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Play Support Worker
Location: Ferntree Gully
Playgroup Victoria currently has a part-time position available for a PlayConnect+ Playgroup Support Worker.
PlayConnect+ groups are open to all children with disability and developmental delays aged 0-8 years, their families, carers, and siblings. The program aims for all children and their families to have access to safe and inclusive activities based on the core characteristics of high-quality playgroups that prepare children for learning environments.
The Playgroup Support Worker will support the Play Connect+ Facilitator in delivering a high-quality playgroup for children with disabilities and their families.
Key responsibilities for this role:
- Assisting the Facilitator to create a program plan that supports the group and individual needs and interest of the child in all areas of development
- Assisting facilitation, set up and pack up of a range of fun and stimulating activities
- Supporting routines within the playgroup
- Supervising activities, including interacting and engaging in positive play with children and their families
- Supporting the Facilitator in maintaining appropriate records/data including- but not limited to – attendance records and enrolment records
- Creating a welcoming environment where all children and families are respected and actively encouraged to engage and collaborate together
- Creating an inclusive environment for all children and their families, no matter their circumstances, backgrounds or cultural identity
- Acting as a positive role model, demonstrating enthusiasm, wisdom, respect and a positive attitude
- Ensuring effective and positive communication with colleagues, parents and children is open, respectful, and honest.
This is a part-time position, 3 hours per week for 42 weeks per year (school terms) with an immediate start. The duration of the position is until the 30th of June 2025.
Applications close: 5pm, 19th January 2023
Applicants will be selected based on their skills and experience aligning with the Selection Criteria.
Please forward your expression of interest, together with a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria in job description and a copy of your CV to: mosrecak@playgroup.org.au
If you have any questions about the role, please get in touch with Louise Buckle-Smith – ph: 0481 303 970 or email: lbsmith@playgroup.org.au using the subject line: PlayConnect+ Play Support