Education Support Trainee (Certificate III)

About the role

Westvic Staffing Solutions, in partnership with Port Fairy Consolidated School, is recruiting a full-time Education Support Trainee. The trainee works alongside teachers and school staff to support students in their learning and day-to-day school activities, gaining practical experience while completing a traineeship toward a nationally recognised Certificate III in School Based Education Support.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with setting up and running major school programs, including classroom and recreational activities
• Supervise groups together with teachers and monitor children during classroom and play activities
• Assist classroom teachers, prepare materials and classrooms, and instruct and monitor students under the teacher's guidance
• Help with the student activities program, sports administration and general enquiries from children, parents and staff
• Attend meetings, training, outings and excursions, which may include overnight school camps
• Follow school policies and procedures, assist the administration team, and undertake yard duty and canteen work if required

Required profile

• Completed Year 12
• Genuine interest in working in a primary school environment and with children
• Punctual, reliable and responsible, with strong verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to learn, take direction and work positively as part of a team
• Working with Children Check (or ability to obtain one) and a Victorian driver's licence (or ability to obtain one)

Required skills

• Understanding of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
• Ability to use current and emerging technology

What we offer

• Practical experience in a primary school setting and development of education support skills
• Work alongside experienced teachers and education support staff
• Training through a registered training organisation (South West Tafe) toward a Certificate III qualification
• 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday, paid at National Training Wage Level A with 12% superannuation

Applications close on 8 November 2026 at 5:00 pm; submit a resume and a cover letter.