Education Support - Bundoora

AGA - Apprenticeships Plus; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

AGA - Apprenticeships Plus is recruiting Education Support Traineeship for a premier Specialist Developmental School in Croydon.

As an Education Support Trainee, you will work alongside experienced teachers, therapists, and support staff to create an inclusive, safe, and engaging learning environment for students with diverse learning needs, disabilities, or developmental challenges. No prior experience is required, WWCC is mandatory or in progress.

Qualifications

• Passionate about working with children and making a difference.
• Patient, empathetic communicators who remain calm under pressure.
• No prior experience is required; experience with children or disabilities is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assisting classroom teachers with lesson delivery and activities.
• Providing direct emotional and practical support to students.
• Nurturing student independence, social skills and classroom engagement.
• Creating a safe, inclusive and encouraging learning environment.

Skills

Passionate about children

Empathetic communication

Calm under pressure

Education

Certificate III in Education Support

Job description

This is more than just a job—it is the first step toward a meaningful career shaping young minds. AGA is recruiting Education Support Traineeship for a premier Specialist Developmental School in Croydon.

As an Education Support Trainee, you will work alongside experienced teachers, therapists, and support staff to create an inclusive, safe, and engaging learning environment for students with diverse learning needs, disabilities, or developmental challenges

Please Note: Individuals with a Certificate III or higher in Education Support are ineligible for this role.

About this position:

• Gain a Certificate III in Education Support whilst gaining on-the-jobe industry experience
• Secure a steady weekly wage paid under National Training Award rates - $19- $23 per hour
• Work alongside expert teachers supporting children with diverse learning needs, helping them reach their full potential.
• Say goodbye to late nights! Enjoy school-friendly hours from Monday to Friday.
• Receive 12 months of dedicated coaching and support from seasoned education specialists.
• Build a lasting pathway into teaching, special education, youth work, or broader educational roles.
• The successful candidate will ideally commence in late November or early December.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Assisting classroom teachers with lesson delivery and educational activities.
• Providing direct emotional, and practical support to students.
• Nurturing student independence, social skills, and classroom engagement.
• Creating a safe, inclusive, and encouraging learning environment.

Who We Are Looking For:

• Individuals who are passionate about working with children and making a difference.
• Patient, empathetic communicators who remain calm under pressure.
• No prior experience is required! Previous experience working with children or children with disaibilities would be highly regarded.
• Note: The successful candidate must hold or be willing to obtain a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC).
• Applicants will travel to Deer Park through the school holidays to complete the theory coponent of this position.

Applicants must be available to complete a 2-day voluntary trial as part of the recruitment process. This trial allows you to decide if you want to commit to the position for 12 months, while giving the teaching staff an opportunity to see how you interact with students and colleagues.

AGA are committed to supporting National Reconciliation efforts through the implementation of our Reconciliation Action Plan, fostering respectful relationships and creating meaningful opportunities with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.