Play Session Assistant

Tafensw • Orange, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

TAFE NSW is seeking a caring and enthusiastic Play Session Assistant to join the Early Childhood section at its Orange campus. This temporary, part-time, part-year role runs from 1 February 2027 to 31 December 2027, for 8 hours per week across 41 weeks of the year.

The role supports the delivery of engaging learning experiences for children in the Early Childhood Simulated Space. The assistant helps prepare play environments and resources, supports educational activities, supervises play sessions, and maintains a safe, welcoming and well-organised environment for children, families, students and staff. It offers practical experience in a dynamic learning setting and the opportunity to contribute to children's learning and wellbeing.

Applicants should have a genuine passion for supporting children to learn, play and thrive, experience in an early childhood setting, and a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. A valid NSW Working with Children Check is required before commencing. The preferred applicant will also undergo an Australian National Criminal Record Check. Applicants must be an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport.

Requirements

• Experience in an early childhood setting.
• Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
• Valid NSW Working with Children Check before commencing.
• Must be an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport.
• The preferred applicant must complete an Australian National Criminal Record Check as part of pre-employment screening.
• Genuine passion for supporting children to learn, play and thrive.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Reliable and adaptable team player who takes initiative.
• Good communication with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Commitment to creating a safe, welcoming and engaging environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of engaging learning experiences for children in the Early Childhood Simulated Space.
• Prepare play environments and resources.
• Support educational activities.
• Supervise play sessions.
• Maintain a safe, welcoming and well-organised environment for children, families, students and staff.

Benefits

• Employer’s contribution to superannuation.
• Annual leave loading, paid pro-rata for part-time work.
• Tools and ongoing training.
• Professional development.
• Health and wellbeing programs.
• A variety of flexible working options.
• Free personalised support through The Welcome Experience for those considering a move to Regional NSW.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed