Inclusion Support Educator | Whittlesea
About the Role
We’re looking for a warm, patient, and dedicated Inclusion Support Educator to join our team, supporting children within our Kindy space.
In this role, you’ll support children to feel safe, included, and confident within their learning environment. Working closely with your room team, you’ll help create a calm, nurturing space where children can build independence, develop social skills, and engage in meaningful play. You’ll play an important role in supporting routines, guiding learning experiences, and ensuring every child feels a strong sense of belonging.
This role is permanent part time, 6 hours on a Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday.
About Our Centre
At Journey Early Learning Whittlesea, you’ll become part of a warm, close-knit team where every child and family is truly known and valued.
Our welcoming 70-place, single-level centre has a genuine home-like feel, with settled children, strong family connections, and educators who work closely together across our four rooms. With a separate Nursery yard and a large shared outdoor space for our older children, there’s plenty of opportunity for connection, exploration, and play.
Led by a supportive Centre Manager and a stable team, all educators contribute to our child-led programming approach and meaningful learning experiences. From music and sensory incursions for our youngest learners to mindfulness, wellbeing, and literacy programs for our older children, there’s always something exciting happening at Whittlesea.
With onsite parking and nearby bus stops, getting to and from work is easy—so you can focus on creating meaningful moments for children every day.
Key Responsibilities
Support a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment for all children
Provide responsive support to children’s learning, development, and wellbeing
Facilitate engaging, play‑based learning experiences
Assist with observing and documenting children’s strengths and progress
Work collaboratively with educators to adapt routines and experiences
Build strong, respectful relationships with children, families, and the team
Maintain high standards of health, safety, and compliance
About You
You are a caring, calm, and reliable educator who values inclusion and enjoys building meaningful relationships with children and families in a close‑knit setting.
Key skills and requirements:
ACECQA‑recognised Cert3 , Diploma , or higher
Must have completed National Child Safety Training
Experience supporting children with additional needs (highly regarded)
Compassionate, patient, and confident supporting children
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Current Working with Children Check
Current First Aid, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis
Why Join Journey
At Journey, we value connection, inclusion, and growth. You’ll be supported by a collaborative leadership team while making a meaningful difference each day.
Educator Worker Retention Payment (EWRP)
Paid birthday leave & anniversary recognition
Mental Health First Aid & Employee Assistance Program
Retail and lifestyle discounts
Supportive leadership and positive team culture
Safeguarding Commitment
At Journey Early Learning, the safety and wellbeing of every child is our top priority. We follow our Commitment to Safeguarding Children and the See, Act, Tell framework to ensure every child is safe, secure, and protected every day.
