Education Support Traineeship | Special Needs School

IntoWork; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

An education support organization is seeking a passionate candidate for a part-time role assisting in a specialist school in Melbourne. This 12-month traineeship in Education Support involves engaging with students, assisting teachers, and providing emotional and physical support. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a desire to complete a Cert III in Education Support. The role requires current Working with Children’s Check or willingness to obtain it and a two-day volunteer trial.

Benefits

State-of-the-art facilities

Expert mentorship

Recognized qualifications

Ongoing support

Apprenticeship starter pack

Qualifications

• Current Working with Children’s Check or willing to obtain.
• Willing to complete a two-day volunteer trial.

Responsibilities

• Complete training blocks within the school holidays.
• Assist teachers in the planning of student routines.
• Communicate tasks to students to support understanding.
• Address immediate behavioral needs of students.
• Other tasks as directed.

Skills

Great communication

Engaging personality

Patience

Compassion

Ability to stay calm under pressure

Education

Cert III in Education Support

Job description

About the role

Working within a specialist school located in Melbourne’s Inner Northeast, this role will see the successful candidate working Parttime, Monday to Friday whilst completing a 12-month traineeship in Education Support.

Supported by qualified professionals, you will actively engage, assist and mentor students in secondary school, and provide support to teachers within a modern classroom with outstanding facilities and exceptional programs tailored to the student.

If you are passionate about engagement, motivated to support the wellbeing of others and believe that everyone can achieve regardless of their disability or personal circumstances, we want to hear from you!

What you will be doing

• Complete training blocks within the school holidays
• Assist teachers in the planning of student routines
• Communicate tasks to students to support understanding
• Address immediate behavioral needs of students
• Other tasks as directed

What we are looking for

• Great communication, engaging personality and people skills
• Patience, compassion and the ability to stay calm under pressure
• Capable of providing physical and emotional support to students
• Passionate about education and completing a Cert III in Education Support
• Ability to complete training blocks within school holidays
• Current Working with Children’s Check or willing to obtain
• Willing to complete two-day volunteer trail

About AGA

Starting a career begins well before you get your first job — it begins with training. With AGA, you'll lay solid foundations for your career and benefit from over 40 years’ experience through our Registered Training Organisation (RTO). We are one of Australia’s leading providers of employment and training services and are champions at workforce solutions.

We deliver industry-recognised trade qualifications with flexible training to suit your needs. Whether you’re starting out or upskilling, we support you every step of the way. On top of flexibility in learning, we provide modern training centers, expert trainers and employer support to ensure your journey is successful.

Why choose us?

• State-of-the-Art Facilities: Train in cutting-edge trade training centers designed to simulate real-world environments.
• Expert Mentorship: Learn from industry-leading professionals who will guide and mentor you every step of the way.
• Recognised Qualifications: Earn a nationally recognised qualification upon successful completion of the program.
• Employer Support: Our dedicated program coordinators work closely with employers to ensure a smooth journey.
• Ongoing Support: Access to our Apprentice/Trainee Wellness Program – Investing in your Wellbeing from day one.
• Apprenticeship Starter Pack: Get a bonus starter pack that includes Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to kick off your apprenticeship with confidence (eligibility required)

How to apply?

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