Yalata Anangu School - SSO2 Playgroup Assistant

About this role

Looking for a life-changing role where you make a real difference in a stunning, remote community? Yalata Anangu School is located on the Far West Coast of South Australia, just 200 kilometres west of Ceduna at the gateway to the spectacular Nullarbor Plain, where wild coastline meets open sky.

About Yalata & Our School:

Experience daily life in Yalata, a proud Aboriginal community deeply connected to culture, country, and community. We foster strong beginnings for children through a seamless transition from playgroup to preschool and on to school, with a focus on oral language, literacy, and emotional readiness. You will become part of a supportive and inclusive team working at the heart of community life.

As Playgroup Assistant, you'll

• Lead our playgroup program for children aged birth to two, creating play-based experiences that nurture early development.

• Support families as children's first teachers, enhancing the connection between home and school.

• Partner with an Anangu Educator to build a culturally safe, two-way learning environment, where children's strengths and culture are celebrated.

• Collaborate with the preschool teacher and broader team to ensure continuity for young learners.

• When not working in playgroup, you will also support leaders, educators and students in other areas of the school as needed, giving you the opportunity to contribute widely and build experience across all year levels.

• Build positive relationships and help shape a vibrant school culture that values connection, respect, and shared achievement.

As part of our commitment to your wellbeing and the unique APY Lands environment, a recruitment wellcheck will be conducted for shortlisted applicants prior to any offer of employment.

Are you ready to bring your brilliance to an extraordinary coastal community, we encourage you to apply and become part of the Yalata Anangu School team. Adventure, purpose, and community await you!

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