ISS Support Worker – Edmondson Park in Sydney

• Join Our Team as an ISS Support at The Grove Academy Edmondson Park
• About The Grove Academy

At The Grove Academy, we’re all about creating inspiring, nurturing environments for children and educators.

With campuses across New South Wales, we’re known for our innovative approach to early childhood education and a culture that genuinely supports our people.

People love working with us because of our strong values, collaborative team environment, and commitment to making every day meaningful.

The safety and wellbeing of children is our highest priority and the paramount consideration in all decision-making.

We are committed to creating child-safe environments where children feel secure, respected, and supported.

All team members are expected to uphold our child-safe practices and contribute to a culture of care, accountability, and protection.

We are committed to being a Child Safe Organisation, embedding child-safe practices across everything we do and maintaining zero tolerance for child abuse or harm.

Life at The Grove (Our Values & Perks)

At The Grove Academy, our values shape everything we do — and we’re looking for people who naturally bring these to life:

• Be Passionate – bring heart, energy, and pride to everything you do
• Have Fun – create joyful, laughter-filled days for children and your team
• Value Teamwork – support, share, and celebrate each other's wins
• Learn & Grow – stay curious and open to learning something new every day
• Be Proud – take pride in your work, your impact, and your growth
• Better Together – because the magic really happens when we work as one

And because we truly value our team, you’ll also enjoy

• $1,000 Refer-a-Friend Bonus (exclusions apply)
• 50% off childcare fees for your little ones
• Annual Employee Wellbeing Day for some much-needed self-care
• Access to exclusive discounts on over 3,300+ health, fitness and wellbeing brands with Wherefit
• Career growth opportunities as we continue to expand
• A supportive, fun culture with regular celebrations, fundraising events, and Grove Recognition Awards.

The opportunity to work alongside our in-house allied health professionals, who collaborate closely with our teams to support children’s development and help educators feel confident and empowered in their practice

About the Role

As an ISS Support Worker at The Grove Academy, you'll work alongside educators to create inclusive learning environments where all children can participate, engage and thrive.

You'll collaborate with the team to implement inclusive practices, adapt the environment, and embed strategies that support the needs of all children, including those with additional needs.

Key responsibilities include

• Working collaboratively with educators to implement inclusive practices that support the participation and engagement of all children.
• Assisting educators to embed individual strategies into daily routines and experiences for children with additional needs.
• Supporting the learning environment through appropriate adjustments, visual supports, and proactive behaviour guidance strategies.
• Collaborating with families, educators, and allied health professionals to promote consistent approaches that support children's development and wellbeing.
• Observing children's engagement within the learning environment and sharing relevant observations with educators to inform planning and reflective practice.
• Contributing to a positive, welcoming and inclusive culture where every child feels safe, valued and supported.
• Ensuring the safety, health and wellbeing of all children is prioritised at all times
• Actively supervising children and maintaining awareness of risks in the environment
• Reporting any concerns or incidents in line with service policies and procedures

Skills & Experience

We’re looking for someone with patience, empathy, and dedication to making a difference. To excel in this role, you’ll need:

• Experience supporting children with additional needs in a childcare or educational setting
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• A positive, compassionate, and proactive approach
• Knowledge of inclusion practices and relevant frameworks (preferred)
• A passion for creating an inclusive and supportive environment
• Strong understanding of child protection responsibilities and mandatory reporting
• Ability to identify and respond to risks to children’s safety
• Completed the Foundations of Child Safety training (or willing to complete prior to commencement).
• Successful applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC)

This position is a Full-Time role across Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday - 38 hours per week

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