Trainee Educator
Start Your Career in Early Childhood Education
Are you looking for a meaningful career where you can make a real difference every day? Join Affinity Education as a Trainee Educator and take your first step into early childhood education - no experience required.
Get paid to study your Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care while gaining real-world experience, personalised support, and a clear path for career progression.
Whether you're just finishing school or changing careers, if you’ve completed Year 10 (or equivalent), you’re eligible to apply.
Why Start Your Career with Affinity?
Earn while you learn - Get paid while gaining real experience and studying on the job
Fully funded Certificate III - We cover your course fees if you're eligible
Hands-on training - Learn in a real centre alongside experienced educators
Personalised coaching - Get one-on-one support from our expert Development Coaches
Access to our Lifelong Learning Curriculum - Australia’s most advanced early education program
Safety-first culture - Join a team that puts child safety and wellbeing above all else
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Trainee Educator, you’ll be a valued member of the team from day one. Guided by qualified educators, you’ll:
- Build strong relationships with children and families
- Support children’s wellbeing, hygiene, and development
- Help create fun, play-based learning experiences
- Observe, reflect, and contribute to children's learning
- Study your Certificate III as part of your paid work
Where It Can Take You
Becoming a Trainee Educator is just the beginning. Once you complete your Certificate III, you’ll be qualified to work as an Educator - with exciting career growth opportunities ahead.
Many of our team members go on to:
- Study their Diploma in Early Childhood Education
- Step into Lead Educator or Assistant Centre Manager roles
- Apply for our funded Teacher Scholarship Pathway
A Focus on Child Safety
Keeping children safe is more than part of the job - it’s the foundation of everything we do. From your first day, you’ll be trained in:
- Safe supervision
- Hygiene and wellbeing practices
- Mandatory reporting and best practices
- Affinity’s nationally recognised #SafetyStartsWithMe approach
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you're ready to begin a rewarding career in early education, we’re here to support you with full training, mentoring, and a welcoming team environment. Let’s build your future together. Search for Trainee Educator jobs, Contact Us online or call (07) 3513 7700 to speak with our Recruitment Team.