Education Aide
Education aides perform non-teaching duties to assist teaching staff in schools, provide care and supervision for children in preschools, or provide assistance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
Education aides may perform the following tasks:
- 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 in a school environment
- make sure homes and schools communicate and provide counselling for Aboriginal students and their families.
Specialisations:
Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Education Worker
An Aboriginal/Torres Strait islander education worker provides assistance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and liaises with educational bodies, government agencies and committees.
Personal Requirements:
- good communication skills (with teachers, children and parents)
- patient in dealing with people
- mature and sensible
- able to work independently or as part of a team
- enjoy helping children learn
- able to accept direction and supervision.
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