At Ashton’s Place, we believe that every child deserves the very best start in life!

We are excited to announce an incredible opportunity for an energetic and experienced Educator or Therapy Assistant to join the team!

If you're eager to make a real impact in the lives of young children, this opportunity is for you!

About Ashton’s Place & Autism Connect Early (ACE)

The Autism Connect Early (ACE) Programme offers Early Childhood Support to autistic children who are experiencing developmental delay. The ACE programme has been developed by Ashton’s Place, a not for profit organisation that aims to provide early childhood support to children within their naturalistic childcare and kindergarten environment.

About your new role

Provide specialist early years support for autistic children, along with education and support for their families and educators.

Demonstrate flexibility, creativity, and the ability to work within a team delivering individual and group interventions.

Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with families and educators to ensure their participation in goal setting, planning, decision making and outcome measurement; and to develop their capacity to provide supports.

Contribute to the assessment and monitoring of skill acquisition, documentation of programme and therapy participation and NDIS reporting as required.

Contribute to research on best practice intervention for children with Autism.

A little about you

Certificate III In Early Childhood Education & Care ; Diploma qualification in Early Childhood

And/or

Relevant tertiary interest in allied health field (Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Psychology)

Experience working with autistic children or young children (desirable).

Confidence in building strong relationships and partnerships with children and families.

WWCC, First Aid and CPR training or willingness to obtain.

What Ashton’s Place can offer you

An exceptional salary package with leave loadings, salary packaging and tax incentives!

Wages paid weekly

Flexible working conditions to support you

Paid, ongoing professional development and regular support and supervision from senior therapists

State of the art facilities and hand-picked resources in beautiful surroundings

You will be part of a purpose and values driven team focused on exemplary care of our children.

How to apply

This exciting opportunity won't last long! Apply today to embark on a journey that rewards your excellence! Or please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected]

If you would like further information, please contact our Ashton's Place Director of Clinical Services, Liz Barclay 0427 354 639.