Education Assistant Courses
An Education Assistant supports teaching staff, assists students with learning, prepares materials, and supervises activities in educational settings.
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How do I become a Education Assistant
Get qualified to work as a Education Assistant with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
CHC30221
Duration
5 weeks - 24 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Online, RPL, Traineeship
Become a Teacher Aide with the CHC30221 - Certificate III in School Based Education Support. This nationally recognised certificate will teach you how to support a qualified teacher in the classroom (or during online classes). The course covers: 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 and communicating with teaching staff, encouraging responsible st...
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Duration
5 weeks - 24 months
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Blended, On Campus, Online, RPL, Traineeship
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CHC40225
Get at job as a Teacher Aide at Australian high schools and primary schools with the CHC40225 - Certificate IV in School Based Education Support. This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to support qualified teachers in the classroom, providing supervision and one-to-one student support in English, reading and maths. The course covers: communicating with teachers and parents, assisting students with disabilities, understanding the unique needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander st...
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CHC40221
Duration
6 months - 24 months
Study mode
Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Online, RPL, Traineeship
Get at job as a Teacher Aide at Australian high schools and primary schools with the CHC40221 - Certificate IV in School Based Education Support. This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to support qualified teachers in the classroom, providing supervision and one-to-one student support in English, reading and maths. The course covers: communicating with teachers and parents, assisting students with disabilities, understanding the unique needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander st...
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Duration
6 months - 24 months
Study mode
Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Online, RPL, Traineeship
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SIS20419
Duration
1 day - 12 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus
The SIS20419 - Certificate II in Outdoor Recreation is a Nationally Recognised Training (NRT) qualification. Please make an enquiry to find out more about the course such as government funding options, study modes and duration.
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Duration
1 day - 12 months
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Blended, On Campus
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How much does an Education Assistant earn?
In Australia, a full time Education Assistant 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.
What are the job opportunities for an Education Assistant?
The number of people employed in this field is expected to grow very strongly in coming years. There are currently 106,000 people working as an Education Assistant in Australia and this number is likely to reach 118,500 by 2026. Education Assistants may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
How do I become an Education Assistant?
If a career as an Education Assistant interests you, consider enrolling in a Certificate III or IV in Education Support. This course will give you the skills to support student learning in literacy and numeracy and encourage the development of other important areas such as social skills and oral language.
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An Education Assistant provides help to teaching staff in a school or other educational setting. You might assist with classroom activities or work with individual students to provide extra learning help. Education Assistants may prepare learning materials or supervise student activities. You might work with students with disabilities or those who need extra support in the classroom.
Education Assistants should be patient and able to communicate well with children or teenagers. It’s important that you can follow correct procedures and understand instructions from teachers. Education Assistants should be organised and be flexible with the tasks they perform.
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