" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eEarly Childhood Inclusion Support Educator\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"5879\"\u003e Education \u0026amp; Child Care \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"5880\"\u003e Childcare \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"5881\"\u003e NSW Other \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"8347\"\u003e 2327 \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"5882\"\u003e Part-time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 9/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003ePart-time position, 28 hours per week - Tuesday to Friday, 6 hours per day\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eModern, purpose built centre + inclusive, supportive team \u0026amp; leadership\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet mentored by our experienced centre management to implement/develop programs\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLittle Zak\u0027s Academy\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;is privately owned and family run. Our aim is to provide early childhood care and education in a safe, welcoming, adopting and nurturing environment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur staff are dedicated professionals who value the importance of maintaining an optimum level of care and education for all children. We select our staff based on knowledge and values, vision for children and learning, and commitment to families.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e We are seeking an \u003cstrong\u003eInclusion Support Educator\u003c/strong\u003e to join our established team at \u003cstrong\u003eLittle Zak\u0027s Academy Kurri Kurri\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThis is a part-time position working 24hours per week - Tuesday to Friday, 6 hours per day.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The position will provide additional support within our \u003cstrong\u003e3\u0026ndash;5 years learning environment\u003c/strong\u003e, working alongside the existing team to support the inclusion, participation, learning and wellbeing of children with additional needs.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Join Us?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are proud to be part of the Australian Government\u0026rsquo;s Worker Retention Payment program.\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;Eligible team members at Little Zak\u0027s Academy now receive an additional 15% on top of award rates. The Australian Government announced that the Worker Retention Payment program would be extended until 30 June 2028, continuing to support wage increases for eligible early childhood educators.\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eLittle Zak\u0027s Academy was one of the first approved providers nationally to participate in this initiative, ensuring our team could access these additional benefits from the commencement of the program.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRotating rosters to support work life balance\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompetitive remuneration\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;depending on your qualification and experience\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUp to\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003e50 percent staff childcare discount\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePaid\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ewellbeing day\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;each year for permanent staff (after 12 months)\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHealth and wellness allowance reimbursing up to\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003e$50 per month\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;(gym, pool, wellness memberships)\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$1,000 employee referral bonus\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;for each successful referral\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmployee Assistance Program via\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eSonder\u003c/strong\u003e, offering unlimited confidential counselling and wellbeing support\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePaid staff meetings, including dinner provided\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePaid off-floor induction with structured onboarding and training\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMentoring and buddy system for all new starters\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStudy support through\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ePay for Progression\u003c/strong\u003e, including Certificate III, Diploma, and Early Childhood Teaching pathways (T\u0026amp;Cs apply)\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong promote-from-within culture with long-term career opportunities\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the role:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e As an \u003cstrong\u003eInclusion Support Educator\u003c/strong\u003e, you will work collaboratively with our educators to provide additional support to children who require assistance to fully participate in the learning environment.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eYour responsibilities will include:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupporting the inclusion and participation of children with additional needs\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorking alongside educators to support children\u0027s individual learning and development\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAssisting with the implementation of inclusive learning experiences and routines\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuilding positive and respectful relationships with children and families\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupporting children\u0027s engagement, participation and wellbeing throughout the day\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContributing to the planning, implementation and evaluation of learning experiences\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCreating a safe, secure and stimulating learning environment\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaintaining effective communication with educators and families\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorking collaboratively with all team members\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaintaining a high level of health and safety at all times\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout you:\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e We are looking for a passionate, caring and inclusive educator who is committed to supporting every child to feel a strong sense of belonging.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e To be successful in this role, you will have:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care\u003c/strong\u003e, or an ACECQA-approved equivalent\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience working with children with additional needs is highly desirable\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCurrent \u003cstrong\u003eWorking with Children Check\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorking knowledge of the \u003cstrong\u003eNational Quality Framework, National Quality Standards (NQS) and Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA genuine commitment to inclusion and supporting children\u0027s individual needs\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe ability to build authentic and respectful relationships with children and families\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExcellent verbal and written communication skills\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFirst Aid Certificate, or willingness to obtain one\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLittle Zak\u0027s Child Safety Commitment\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLittle Zak\u0026rsquo;s Academy is a Child Safe Organisation.\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;We prioritise the safety, wellbeing, and rights of all children and maintain a strong culture of child safety across our services. As part of our commitment, we have a\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003erigorous recruitment and screening process\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in place, including comprehensive reference checks, Police checks and child-safe employment checks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy applying for a role with Little Zak\u0026rsquo;s Academy, you acknowledge and agree to\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eundergo all required child safety checks\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;as part of our employment process.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe are an equal opportunity workplace where diversity is embraced. We foster a culture that supports inclusion and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo not miss out on this great opportunity!\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eIf this sounds like you then, please click\u0026nbsp;\u0026lsquo;APPLY NOW\u0026rsquo;. \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"1126136\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "