Junior School Preparatory Assistants
Employment
Part time, Permanent
Subject
General
Sector
Independent
Teaching level
Primary
Salary range
Closing date
28 October 2026
Posted 14 Oct 2026
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Year range
K-12
School staff (FTE)
256
164 teaching · 92 non-teaching
Students per teacher
7.2:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
1,182
Indigenous students
1%
Language other than English
17%
Girls vs boys
1,182 girls · boys
Socio-educational background
Well above the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Junior School - Preparatory Assistants
Ascham is one of the world’s leading girls’ schools, and since its foundation in 1886 has educated girls who develop into confident, independent, compassionate young women. Ascham is an inclusive, day and boarding school for students in years P-12, within a warm, welcoming and collaborative environment.
We value staff who demonstrate a positive, proactive approach to their work and have a willingness to participate in the life of the School. We look for energetic, dedicated and capable staff who are full of ideas; embrace a fast-paced environment; and demonstrate initiative, empathy and professionalism to help the School achieve its strategic objectives.
About this Role
Hillingdon is Ascham's Junior School for students in Prep to Year 2. Located within a dedicated early learning environment, Hillingdon provides a rich, activity-based education that nurtures foundational literacy, numeracy, creativity, inquiry and social development through Ascham's unique Dalton educational framework.
We are seeking two caring and enthusiastic Prep Assistants to provide classroom and pastoral support to our youngest learners. Working closely with Prep Teachers, you will help create a safe, engaging and nurturing environment that supports students' learning, wellbeing and development.
These are both permanent part-time (0.9 FTE) positions, working 35.5 hours per week and from Monday to Friday during term time. If you enjoy working with young children aged 4-5 years in a dynamic learning environment; can build positive and supportive working relationships; …