Teacher's Aide

A Teacher's Aide works alongside teachers in primary and high schools to deliver learning programs to a range of students. You might assist teachers to prepare classroom activities or you might work with individual students to help them participate in lessons. Teacher's Aides often work with students with special needs or you may provide general classroom assistance to all students. You might supervise students during lunch and play times or have other tasks such as bus duty.

Teacher's Aides should be passionate about learning and should enjoy working with children. It’s important that you can be flexible and work with students with a range of abilities. Teacher's Aides should be patient and understanding and be able to communicate well with both students and other staff members.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $62,400
Skill level Beginner

How do I become a teacher's aide?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
CHC40221

Certificate IV in School Based Education Support

On Campus, Online
10 - 18 months
$3,000 - $0
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHC30221

Certificate III in School Based Education Support

On Campus, Online
12 months
$4,268 - $8,618
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHC40113

Certificate IV in School Age Education and Care

On Campus
5 - 12 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.
11077NAT

Certificate I in Deaf Gain Education

On Campus
18 months
$15,150
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Teacher's Aide
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