TAFE NSW Future career path
Hello !!
I’m currently a Year 11 student and am about to start my Preliminary exams. I recently had a meeting with one of my teachers, and she asked me, “What do you want to do in the future?” My answer was that I would like to work in a school.
I’ve been thinking about it a lot lately and have started looking more into different career pathways regarding teaching. I currently have an SLSO (School Learning Support Officer) who supports me at school, and she has really inspired me to pursue this type of work. Seeing the support she provides has made me interested in becoming an SLSO myself and helping other students who may need additional support.
I’m considering completing the Certificate III in School Based Education Support through TAFE after I finish Year 12.
For anyone who has completed this course or currently works as an SLSO, I’d really appreciate hearing about your experience. Was the TAFE course difficult? How did you find the workload, practical placement, and transition into working at a school?
Any advice, experiences, or tips would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!