Education Support Officer

An Education Support Officer provides vital assistance to teachers and educational institutions by supporting students’ learning and development. This role involves working closely with students, especially those with special educational needs, to help them engage in classroom activities and achieve their academic goals.

Education Support Officers may also assist in planning and implementing educational programmes, managing classroom behaviour, and providing administrative support to ensure a conducive learning environment.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $78,000
Skill level Beginner

How do I become a education support officer?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
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CHC30221

Certificate III in School Based Education Support
Online
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Teacher's Aide Teacher's Assistant Education Assistant
Learning Support Officer Integration Aide Outside School Hours Care Coordinator Hospital Orderly Humanities Teacher Disability Advocate Education Support Officer Adult Educator Youth Advocate
+ 9 more
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 - 18 months
$0 - $3,894
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Personal Carer Aged Care Worker Residential Care Worker
Community Care Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Disability Support Worker Trainee Support Worker Home Carer Aboriginal Disability Worker Disability Service Officer Disability Team Leader Senior Support Worker Mental Health Support Worker Home Care Nurse Disability Advocate Education Support Officer NDIS Worker
+ 14 more
CHC43121

Certificate IV in Disability Support
Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 12 months
$99 - $7,000
  • Completed Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Completion of CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.
Additional requirements may apply.
Disability Service Officer Disability Team Leader Disability Support Worker
Aboriginal Disability Worker Community Services Officer Disability Advocate Education Support Officer NDIS Worker Disability Employment Consultant Vision Therapist
+ 7 more
  • Completed Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Completion of CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.
  • Completion of CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.
Additional requirements may apply.
Disability Service Officer Disability Team Leader Disability Support Worker Aboriginal Disability Worker Community Services Officer Disability Advocate Education Support Officer NDIS Worker Disability Employment Consultant Vision Therapist + 7 more
CHC50121

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Blended, Online
52 weeks
$0 - $7,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Childcare Centre Manager Early Childhood Educator Childcare Assistant
Childcare Director Lead Educator Service Director Room Assistant Family Day Care Educator Childcare Worker Home Tutor Dance Teacher Education Officer Education Support Officer Academic Tutor Early Childhood Center Manager Early Intervention Specialist Preschool Teacher
+ 14 more
CHC52021

Diploma of Community Services
Blended, On Campus, Online
8 - 18 months
$49 - $9,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Housing Officer Family Support Worker Support Worker
Community Corrections Officer Community Development Worker Senior Support Worker Welfare Worker Youth Justice Officer Outreach Worker Intake Worker Aboriginal Community Care Worker Case Manager Community Care Worker Social Worker Park Manager Rehabilitation Counsellor Life Coach Remedial Yoga Therapist Intelligence Officer Case Worker Regional Coordinator Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner Financial Counsellor Conservation Manager Student Experience Officer Council Member Migrant Support Worker Art Therapist Community Outreach Coordinator International Development Worker Behaviour Support Specialist Crime Prevention Officer Social Justice Advocate Community Arts Worker Policy Researcher Community Worker Human Rights Activist Youth Support Officer Community Services Officer Arts Programmer Human Rights Advocate Editorial Writer Creative Writer Climate Scientist Resource Economist Agricultural Economist Neurologist Community Educator Mental Health Advocate Nutrition Advisor Nutrition Scientist Healthcare Social Worker Palliative Care Social Worker Law Enforcement Officer Youth Officer Probation Officer Mental Health Case Manager Hospital Social Worker Disability Advocate Social Welfare Officer Education Support Officer Community Engagement Coordinator Humanitarian Aid Worker Cultural Advisor Indigenous Support Worker Clinical Supervisor Community Health Liaison Addiction Counsellor Global Health Advisor Community Advocate Wellbeing Coordinator Social Work Supervisor Child Psychologist Family Therapist Community Rehabilitation Worker Disability Employment Consultant Youth Advocate Program Evaluator Aged Care Coordinator Doula Community Recovery Officer Gerontologist Health Advisor
+ 80 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Housing Officer Family Support Worker Support Worker Community Corrections Officer Community Development Worker Senior Support Worker Welfare Worker Youth Justice Officer Outreach Worker Intake Worker Aboriginal Community Care Worker Case Manager Community Care Worker Social Worker Park Manager Rehabilitation Counsellor Life Coach Remedial Yoga Therapist Intelligence Officer Case Worker Regional Coordinator Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner Financial Counsellor Conservation Manager Student Experience Officer Council Member Migrant Support Worker Art Therapist Community Outreach Coordinator International Development Worker Behaviour Support Specialist Crime Prevention Officer Social Justice Advocate Community Arts Worker Policy Researcher Community Worker Human Rights Activist Youth Support Officer Community Services Officer Arts Programmer Human Rights Advocate Editorial Writer Creative Writer Climate Scientist Resource Economist Agricultural Economist Neurologist Community Educator Mental Health Advocate Nutrition Advisor Nutrition Scientist Healthcare Social Worker Palliative Care Social Worker Law Enforcement Officer Youth Officer Probation Officer Mental Health Case Manager Hospital Social Worker Disability Advocate Social Welfare Officer Education Support Officer Community Engagement Coordinator Humanitarian Aid Worker Cultural Advisor Indigenous Support Worker Clinical Supervisor Community Health Liaison Addiction Counsellor Global Health Advisor Community Advocate Wellbeing Coordinator Social Work Supervisor Child Psychologist Family Therapist Community Rehabilitation Worker Disability Employment Consultant Youth Advocate Program Evaluator Aged Care Coordinator Doula Community Recovery Officer Gerontologist Health Advisor + 80 more

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 - 5 years
$0 - $71,905
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Early Childhood Educator Early Childhood Teacher Education Support Officer
Childcare Centre Manager Childcare Director Family Day Care Educator Preschool Teacher
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Early Childhood Educator Early Childhood Teacher Education Support Officer Childcare Centre Manager Childcare Director Family Day Care Educator Preschool Teacher + 4 more
22602VIC

Diploma of Teacher Education Preparation
On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Teacher's Assistant Education Support Officer Education Assistant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Teacher's Assistant Education Support Officer Education Assistant
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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?

15th October 2019)

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