Education Assistant

What people in this role do:

• Assist and participate in activities which improve the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of children in schools and preschool centres
• Prepare indoor or outdoor areas for learning or recreational activities
• Assist in supporting children with intellectual, physical and behavioural difficulties with their academic studies
• Assist children individually to learn social skills
• Assist with the preparation of teaching aids, copying and collating written or printed material
• Distribute and collect lesson material
• Provide assistance to small groups of Aboriginal students
• Keep homes and schools in touch and provide counselling for Aboriginal students and their families.

Your chances of success will be better if you have:

• Good communication skills (with teachers, children and parents)
• Patience in dealing with people
• Maturity and common sense
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work with others
• Enjoyment in helping children learn
• Ability to accept direction and supervision
• School Certificate

The Future

• Employment for minimum of one year
• Employment areas include: government and non-government primary and secondary schools and colleges

Specialisation

• Aboriginal Education Worker
• Special Needs Aid
• For more options see www.myfuture.edu.au

Who to contact for more information and advice?