Education Assistant

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.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $59,800
Skill level Beginner

How do I become a education assistant?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
CHC30221

Certificate III in School Based Education Support

On Campus, Online
12 months
$0 - $8,618
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHC40221

Certificate IV in School Based Education Support

Online
18 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
11212NAT

Certificate III in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education

Blended
24 months
$4,815
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
11214NAT

Diploma of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education

Online
12 months
$10,730
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
22602VIC

Diploma of Teacher Education Preparation

On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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Further reading

How to start a career in Education Support and Assistance

7th December 2021

What can you do with a Certificate IV in Education Support?

11th February 2022

What can you do with a Certificate III in Education Support?

1st August 2024