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Early Childhood Trainee

Baulkham Hills, New South Wales 2153, Australia • Part-time

Role Type

On-site • Permanent • Part-time • Entry Level

Pay Rate

22.06 AUD – 25.36 AUD (Hour)

Description

Start your Early Childhood Education career with Kids@Weldon! We are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Trainee Educator to join our dynamic Outside School Hours Care (OOSH) team. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience while completing your Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.

About Us

Kids@Weldon is a high-quality OOSH service committed to providing safe, engaging, and inclusive environments where children feel a strong sense of belonging. Our practice is guided by the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), the National Quality Standard (NQS), and a strong commitment to child safety, wellbeing, and continuous improvement.

About the Role

This is a part-time trainee position (37.5 hours per week).

As a Trainee Educator, you will work alongside experienced educators to support the care, supervision, and engagement of school-aged children in before school, after school, and vacation care programs.

You will:

  • Support the delivery of engaging, play-based experiences
  • Assist with the supervision of children at all times
  • Help maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment
  • Build positive and respectful relationships with children
  • Work collaboratively as part of a supportive team
  • Develop knowledge of child development and programming
  • Learn and apply child safe practices and service policies

We provide on-the-job training and 3 hours of paid study time per week to support your qualification and professional growth.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

  • Enthusiastic, reliable, and eager to learn
  • Passionate about working with children
  • A strong communicator and team player
  • Committed to child safety and wellbeing

What We Offer

  • On-the-job training and mentoring
  • 3 hours paid study time per week
  • Ongoing professional development opportunities
  • Supportive and positive team culture
  • Clear career pathway into qualified educator roles

Child Safe Commitment

Kids@Weldon is committed to the safety, wellbeing, and empowerment of all children and young people. We have zero tolerance for child abuse or harm.

We actively embed the NSW Child Safe Standards into all aspects of our practice, including recruitment, supervision, daily operations, and staff conduct.

All staff are expected to:

  • Uphold and model child safe practices at all times
  • Maintain professional boundaries with children and families
  • Report and respond to any concerns regarding child safety immediately in line with legislation and service policy
  • Create an environment where children feel safe, heard, and respected
  • Participate in ongoing child protection training and professional development