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Become an education support trainee
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Support students at school
Do you have the desire to work with children in a school environment?
Educational support workers assist teachers in the classroom and give extra attention and support to students with their learning and development. They work in a range of classroom environments including public and independent schools and community education settings.
What does an education support trainee do?
You may find yourself:
- assisting to plan an education program
- helping students read, speak and count
- supporting students with additional needs
This is a very rewarding career to pursue if you:
- like working with students
- are patient and positive
- enjoy planning and problem solving
- communicate clearly and work well in a team
Courses available
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Traineeships
Current vacancies will be listed online but if there is nothing to suit you, you can still apply today.
CHC30221 – Certificate III in School Based Education Support
This is a nationally recognised qualification which means that it is valid in all states of Australia. The qualification requires both on-the-job and structured training.
Educational support workers assist teachers in the classroom and give extra attention and support to students with their learning and development. They work in a range of classroom environments including public and independent schools and community education settings.
AGA is one of the largest employers of education support trainees in Victoria and we have strong relationships and experience working with Government, Private, Primary, Secondary and special needs schools.
At AGA, you’ll learn in a supportive environment with experienced teachers to help you every step of the way through to your successful completion.
Duration
An education support traineeship takes 12 to 18 months.
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