Aussie Childcare Network Forum

Hi all!

I was just wondering something. My high school is opening a Primary school starting at the prep age group. I am planning to study my Diploma of children's services next year. My question is am I able to work in the prep room as a prep teachers aide with my cert three while studying my diploma? Or do I need different qualifications?

Thanks for all the help

Hmm.. You may need your Cert III Education Support if it's a school position. I know some people who have their Diploma and work in schools, but I know they prefer the Education Support certificate.

Best to directly ask them though! GOOD LUCK!

I'm in NSW though, so not sure for QLD?

Thanks for the reply Racheli! Thanks for wishing me luck too.

Just an update for the post: when I say prep teachers aide I mean doing what an assistant educator would do at a childcare centre, but for prep aged children. I just think it's called prep teachers aide. Maybe it's called Prep assistant educator. (Did that make sense?) thanks again!

Thanks L.A!

Wow I had no idea that you didn't need to be qualified. That came as a huge shock. Thanks for the info, it really helped out!