Job Description

Latrobe Valley

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Start your career supporting students, schools and your local community

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About the opportunity

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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?

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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.

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About the role

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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.

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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.

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What you may be doing

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- Supporting students with classroom activities, learning tasks and routines.
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- Assisting teachers to prepare resources and maintain positive learning spaces.
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- Encouraging student participation, confidence and inclusion.
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- Providing support to students with a range of learning needs under supervision.
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- Helping with general administrative and operational classroom tasks.
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- Learning about student safety, wellbeing, respectful behaviour and professional boundaries.
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Who should apply?

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

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- Gap year students who want practical experience before further study.
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- Recent school leavers looking for a supported entry into the workforce.
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- Parents or carers returning to work and seeking a community-focused role.
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- People considering a career change into education, disability support, youth work or community services.
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- Anyone who is reliable, respectful and motivated to support young people to learn and grow.
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What we are looking for

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- A genuine interest in working with children and young people.
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- Good communication skills and a willingness to learn.
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- Patience, empathy and a positive attitude.
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- Reliability, punctuality and the ability to work as part of a team.
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- Respect for diversity, inclusion and confidentiality.
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- A commitment to completing traineeship requirements and workplace learning.
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What you will gain

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- Paid, hands‐on workplace experience in an education support setting.
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- Support from experienced staff, supervisors and trainers.
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- Access to a nationally accredited course with flexible online learning options during school holidays.
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- The chance to earn an income while building real skills, confidence and experience in education support.
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- A pathway into future roles such as Education Support Worker, Teacher Aide, School Support Officer or further study in education and community services.
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- The prospect to make a meaningful contribution to students, schools and the local shire community.
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Eligibility and requirements

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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.

📌 Expression of Interest: Trainee Education Support; Latrobe Valley (Traralgon)
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📍 Traralgon