Preschool Assistant– Additional Support (Visual Impairment)
Applications Close: Friday 9 January, 2026
Apply to: The Principal - Noosa Pengari Steiner School
Email: **********@noosasteiner.qld.edu.au
Position Title: Preschool Assistant – Additional Support (Visual Impairment)
Start Date: Term 1, 2026
Hours of Duty: Monday, Tuesday and every second Wednesday (term time only)
Responsible to: Primary School Coordinator
Noosa Pengari Steiner School first opened its doors in 1996 and has now established itself as a strong independent school offering a Steiner/Waldorf Education for students from Kindergarten to Class 12. We currently cater for 350 students from two hundred families and continue to grow as our High School develops.
Primary Objective
Guided and directed by the Preschool Teacher and working with the philosophy and principles of Steiner Education, the Preschool Assistant supports the Teacher to implement the preschool program, to support children to participate as fully as possible in the program and to improve and develop in all areas.
Teacher Assistants have a strong commitment to and understanding of duty of care, participate actively in the life of the school community, and are committed to ongoing individual and collaborative professional development.
Key Responsibilities
* Working collaboratively with the teacher to assist a visually impaired student with inclusive practices.
* Working collaboratively with the classroom teacher to create a supportive learning environment.
* In conjunction with the teacher, develop a cooperative, harmonious relationship to ensure a consistently caring, secure environment.
* Adapt support according to the student's needs.
* A commitment to ongoing professional development.
* Assist the student with their physical safety inside the classroom and the playground.
* Maintain strict confidentiality regarding students and parents.
Key Selection Criteria
* A whole-hearted interest in young children.
* Previous experience working in a learning support environment (desirable).
* A willingness to deepen own understanding of a Steiner approach to Early Childhood Education.
* Patience, equanimity, enthusiasm, flexibility, and the ability to communicate well with staff, children and parents.
* A willingness to receive instruction and an openness to working as a team member.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Current First Aid and CPR Qualifications or a willingness to obtain.
* A Blue Card or the ability to obtain one prior to commencement of employment.
* Certificate III or IV in Early Childhood Education and Care.
Applications should include
* Cover letter addressing Selection Criteria (up to 2 pages).
* Curriculum Vitae with contact details for at least two professional referees.
* Evidence of eligibility to work in Australia.
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