East Gippsland

Start your career supporting students, schools and your local community

About the opportunity

Are you finishing school and considering a gap year with purpose? Thinking about a pathway into education, youth work or community services? Or looking for a meaningful career change where you can make a real difference every day?

AGA is seeking expressions of interest for a Trainee Education Support opportunity. This role is ideal for people who enjoy working with young people, are patient and reliable, and want to build practical skills while gaining experience in a school or community learning environment.

About the role

As a Trainee Education Support, you will assist teachers and education professionals to support student learning, wellbeing and participation while completing a nationally accredited qualification. You will be part of a supportive team and receive guidance while developing the confidence and skills needed to work in education support.

This is a practical opportunity to get paid while you learn, combining hands-on experience in a school setting with flexible online learning delivered during school holiday periods.

What you may be doing

·      Supporting students with classroom activities, learning tasks and routines.

·      Assisting teachers to prepare resources and maintain positive learning spaces.

·      Encouraging student participation, confidence and inclusion.

·      Providing support to students with a range of learning needs under supervision.

·      Helping with general administrative and operational classroom tasks.

·      Learning about student safety, wellbeing, respectful behaviour and professional boundaries.

Who should apply?

We encourage expressions of interest from a broad range of people, including:

·      Gap year students who want practical experience before further study.

·      Recent school leavers looking for a supported entry into the workforce.

·      Parents or carers returning to work and seeking a community-focused role.

·      People considering a career change into education, disability support, youth work or community services.

·      Anyone who is reliable, respectful and motivated to support young people to learn and grow.

What we are looking for

·      A genuine interest in working with children and young people.

·      Good communication skills and a willingness to learn.

·      Patience, empathy and a positive attitude.

·      Reliability, punctuality and the ability to work as part of a team.

·      Respect for diversity, inclusion and confidentiality.

·      A commitment to completing traineeship requirements and workplace learning.

What you will gain

·      Paid, hands-on workplace experience in an education support setting.

·      Support from experienced staff, supervisors and trainers.

·      Access to a nationally accredited course with flexible online learning options during school holidays.

·      The chance to earn an income while building real skills, confidence and experience in education support.

·      A pathway into future roles such as Education Support Worker, Teacher Aide, School Support Officer or further study in education and community services.

·      The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to students, schools and the local shire community.

Eligibility and requirements

Applicants may be required to undertake a Working With Children Check, meet relevant traineeship eligibility requirements and complete any pre-employment checks required by the host workplace. Further details will be provided to shortlisted applicants.

How to express your interest

To express your interest, please submit a brief cover letter outlining why you are interested in becoming a Trainee Education Support, along with your resume and contact details.