Aboriginal Education Assistant

What people in this role do:

• Aide and participate in activities which develop the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of children in schools and preschool centres
• Arrange and organise indoor or outdoor areas for learning or recreational activities
• Provide academic assistant to children with intellectual, physical and behavioural difficulties
• Aide development of social skills in children
• Prepare teaching aides, copy and collate written or printed material to be distributed in class
• Collect lesson material
• Provide small group assistance to Aboriginal students
• Provide counselling at home and school support for Aboriginal students and their families

Your chances of success will be better if you have:

• Good oral and written communication skills
• Patience and tolerance
• Maturity
• Ability to work independently and as part of a group
• Enjoy working with children
• Ability to interpret situations
• Ability to follow instructions
• School Certificate

The Future

• Employment for a minimum of two years
• Employment areas include: government and non-government primary, secondary schools and colleges
• For more options see www.myfuture.edu.au

Who to contact for more information and advice?