Education assistant
Full-time course
Professional direction: Education assistant
Profession ID: 5 0188 25 01
(Previously, the following related professions could be studied in our school:
OKJ 54 140 02 Education and family support worker
OKJ 4 0119 01 Pedagogical associate, Pedagogical assistant professional direction)
Only in our school!
We are the only institution in the country where you can start an education assistant course in the 13th grade after your GSCE. In addition, you will also be provided with a grant.
This year, for the first time in our school, in technical training.
What does this mean to you?
Regarding the training, you will get the same professional knowledge and standard as before, but now you will be provided with a grant: HUF 8,000 per month in the first term (sectoral basic education) and HUF 16,000 after a successful sectoral basic exam. In the 14th grade you will get a performance-based amount between HUF 16,000 and HUF 59,000, depending on results. Moreover, in case of a successful final exam you will be given a one-time career start support, between HUF 130,000 and 302,000, depending on results. (Grants may change according to statutory regulations.)
For more information on grants, please visit: https://ikk.hu/osztondijak
In addition, you will even make your university admission easier, because by completing your course studies at the cooperating universities, you will already get part of your credits in advance.
What do you think? See you in September?
What do education assistants do?
They perform tasks that are an important part of the education and teaching of children:
- participation in direct pedagogical work and its preparation;
- performing care tasks, with regard to the (special) needs of the children entrusted to them;
- even substituting teachers in class or in other activities;
- supervising and accompanying groups;
- planning leisure programs and camps and, of course, participating in their implementation.
Of course, education assistants can work not only in kindergartens and schools: they might take on tasks in children’s programs, indoor play centres, camps and family day care centers as well.
They can participate in:
- problem solving,
- facilitating decision-making situations,
- mediation activities,
- and of course they can lend families a helping hand in their everyday life.
To whom do we recommend the education assistant course?
We recommend it to all those
• who already work in a kindergarten or school, but need a specialized qualification,
• who want to acquire not only a certificate, but also real knowledge,
• who want to learn about the latest teaching and education methods,
• who are not only interested in pedagogy, but also want to know how to deal with the problems and situations that arise every day,
• who want to know the psychological background of things and their practical solutions.
What makes the education assistant training special?
We also welcome applications for our school’s humanities courses from students who require special attention – students of Roma origin, with special educational needs and/or with learning difficulties, who are considered vulnerable and who receive regular child protection support.
In our school, and especially in public education associate and education assistant classes, we place great emphasis on community building, equal opportunities, catching-up and talent management.
In our humanities courses, it is not a problem if you are with dyslexia, dyscalculia or dysgraphia; or you are possibly struggling with learning difficulties.
The training has already been successfully completed by disabled, visually impaired and hearing impaired students.
What is necessary for you to be successful in our humanities courses is that you should
- be able to establish and maintain relationships with others,
- have adequate oral communication skills and
- be able and motivated to study.
Feel free to inquire even if you require special treatment, as SZÁMALK-Salesian Post-Secondary Technical School offers training courses for you as well.