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An Integration Aide works with students with disabilities or other developmental issues in a primary or high school setting. You might help students take part in school activities and assist them with their classroom lessons. Integration Aides may also assist students with social and communication skills or with behavioural needs.
Integration Aides should be patient and enjoy working with children and young people. It’s important you can understand individual student needs and be flexible in the way you assist them. Integration Aides must be able to follow correct procedures and be willing to work with students with a range of abilities and needs. You’ll need to be a good communicator and be able to follow instructions.
In Australia, a full time Integration Aide generally earns $960 per week ($49,920 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
This industry is likely to experience strong growth in employment numbers in coming years. There are currently 106,000 people working in this field in Australia and many of them specialise as an Integration Aide. Integration Aides may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
A Certificate III in Education Support is an ideal qualification if you’re interested in a career as an Integration Aide. This course will give you the skills to provide support in a modern classroom environment. You’ll cover topics including ethics and legal obligations of education support workers, contributing to student education, supporting the development of literacy and numeracy skills, helping students with special needs, working with teaching staff and encouraging responsible student behaviour. A Certificate IV in Education Support or a Dual Certificate III and Certificate IV in Education Support may also be suitable.
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Here are some potential career pathways within education support and assistance. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Education Support and Assistance
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Worker
$960 weekly pay
Home Tutor
Integration Aide
Learning Support Officer
Student Experience Officer
Teacher Aide
Teacher Assistant
Education Assistant
$1,150 weekly pay
Special Educational Needs Teacher
$1,630 weekly pay
Education Officer
$1,730 weekly pay
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