Childcare Trainee Educator – Cert III Traineeship – Hornsby
Location: Hornsby, NSW
Job type: Full-time traineeship
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Training: 18-month paid traineeship working towards a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Suitable for: Applicants who are new to childcare and genuinely want to start a career in early childhood education
Work rights: Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or hold full working rights in Australia
Start Your Career in Early Childhood Education and Care
Belonging Early Learning Hornsby is looking for a reliable, caring, and committed trainee educator to join our team.
This is a paid, full-time traineeship where you will work hands-on with children while completing your Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
This role is best suited to someone who is new to the childcare sector, enjoys working with young children, and is looking for a long-term career pathway in early childhood education.
About Belonging Early Learning
Belonging Early Learning Hornsby is a family-owned early childhood education and care centre located in Hornsby, approximately 15 minutes’ walk from Hornsby/Waitara train station.
We are a purpose-built centre with a warm, supportive, and experienced team culture. Our educators work together to create a safe, caring, and engaging environment where children feel a strong sense of belonging.
As a trainee educator, you will be supported by experienced educators, room leaders, and our leadership team while you build your skills, confidence, and understanding of early childhood education.
About the Traineeship
During your traineeship, you will:
- Gain paid, hands-on experience working with children aged 6 weeks to 6 years
- Work towards a nationally recognised Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
- Receive mentoring and guidance from experienced early childhood educators
- Be supported with study, practical learning, and workplace training
- Learn how to support children’s routines, play, learning, safety, and wellbeing
- Build a strong foundation for a future career in early childhood education
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
- Kind, patient, caring, and respectful towards children
- Reliable, punctual, and committed to full-time work
- Genuinely interested in building a career in childcare
- Able to work as part of a team and follow guidance from educators and room leaders
- Willing to learn, ask questions, and receive feedback
- Professional in communication with children, families, and staff
- Living locally or able to travel reliably to Hornsby each day
Previous childcare experience is not required. However, you must have a genuine interest in working with young children and be willing to commit to the full traineeship.
Requirements
To be considered for this role, you must:
- Be available to work full-time, Monday to Friday
- Be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or hold full working rights in Australia
- Hold a current Working With Children Check, or be willing to obtain one before commencing
- Be willing to complete a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care as part of the traineeship
- Be reliable with attendance and committed to completing the traineeship
High school completion is preferred but not essential.
Why Join Us?
- Paid full-time traineeship
- No childcare qualification required to start
- Supportive and experienced team
- Mentoring from room leaders and educators
- Friendly, family-owned early learning environment
- Opportunity for ongoing employment after successful completion
- Career pathway into Certificate III, Diploma, room assistant, educator, and future leadership opportunities
Child Safety Commitment
Belonging Early Learning Hornsby is committed to being a child-safe organisation. We have zero tolerance for child abuse and are committed to the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children.
The successful applicant will be required to hold a valid NSW Working With Children Check and participate in our child-safe recruitment and screening processes, including reference checks. All staff are expected to follow our child-safe policies, code of conduct, supervision requirements, and reporting obligations.
Apply Today
If you are reliable, caring, and ready to start a career in early childhood education, we would love to hear from you.
Please click Apply Now and submit your resume with a short note telling us:
- Why you are interested in working in childcare
- Whether you are available full-time, Monday to Friday
- Where you will be travelling from
- Whether you already have a Working With Children Check
Local, reliable, and committed applicants will be prioritised.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $15.00 – $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring program
- Professional development assistance
Application Question(s):
- Are you a Permanent Resident or Citizen in Australia?
- Do you currently live within commuting distance to Hornsby NSW 2077?
- Are you available to work full-time (Monday to Friday) for the next 18 months?
- Can you reliably commute to work and start on time each day?
- Why are you interested in a childcare traineeship?
Work Location: In person
