Play Assistant

The Role:The Play Assistant supports the Play Leader to facilitate quality play and learning sessions to meet the social, emotional, and developmental needs of children aged from 3 to 5 years. This role works closely with parents and caregivers from diverse cultural backgrounds, to support them in meeting their child’s learning and developmental needs. This program focuses on supporting children who are developmentally vulnerable who may have additional needs. This role is very hands-on and requires getting to know children individually and providing play experiences that enhance engagement in their learning and development of safe and nurturing relationships. This role will require travel between Gosnells, Langford and Kelmscott.This position will be offered on a Fixed part time basis working 24 hours per fortnight. Who Are We?Since opening our doors in 1977, our passion for delivering high quality, people-focused support services has continued to flourish. In May 2020, we became the new custodian of White Ribbon Australia, establishing a national footprint for the organisation.We remain committed to growing a workforce that celebrates diversity and seeks to inspire and empower the people we serve. While we’ve changed a lot over the past 45 years, our values – Hope, Opportunity, Perseverance and Equality – remain at the very heart of everything we do.This is your chance to join an organisation with an exceptional team culture, driven by a commitment to diversity, respect and fairness. Selection CriteriaQualifications in Early Education and CareRelevant experience in a similar role, working with children and families from diverse cultural backgrounds.Sound knowledge of child development and current Early Years Learning FrameworkExcellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to be open and responsive and to work in a team environment.Intermediate communication and problem-solving skills.Satisfactory Police clearance (not older than 6 months from the issue date)Working With Children CheckCurrent Drivers Licence What we can offer youGenerous NFP salary packaging opportunities (option to package up to $15,900 for general living expenses and an additional $2,650 for entertainment benefits per annum)Extra Leave - 5 days of extra paid leave per annum (pro rata for part time)Paid parental leave policyFamily Domestic Violence and Abuse (FDVA) leave, financial assistance and structured support for any employees who have experienced FDVA incidentsDiscounted Health Insurance with HBFFree, confidential counselling services through our Employee Assistance ProgramAnnual Flu Vaccination Program How to applyPlease submit a resume and a cover letter that addresses our Selection Criteria. Applications close 2 March 2024.White Ribbon Workplaces are centres of respect and proactivity in relation to the safety of women in the workplace and the community.Communicare encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQI+ and people living with disabilities. Short listing will commence immediately. We reserve the right to close the position without notice. Unsolicited resumes and contact from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.