Southern Montessori School seeks an Education Assistant for its Junior Primary team.
About the Role
* Position: Education Assistant – Reception
* Hours: 17.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri, 9:00am-12:30pm)
* FTE: 0.47
The ideal candidate will:
* Support high-quality Montessori teaching and learning while nurturing children's social, emotional, and academic development.
* Assist children in following the Montessori work cycle and maintaining focused learning.
* Provide proactive behaviour guidance aligned with Montessori philosophy.
* Support planning and implementation of learning programs.
* Observe, record, and monitor student engagement as directed.
This role requires a Certificate III in Education Support, Montessori training, current First Aid, RRHAN-EC, and Working With Children Check.
A successful applicant will have experience in early years or primary education settings, strong communication skills, and a commitment to continuous growth and learning.