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There are 4 courses available within the Cairns area for people who want to become a teacher's assistant.
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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 students, supervising students outside the classroom, and much more. This course also has scope to specialise in eLearning and online support. Enquire now for the list of entry requirements, Teacher Aide career outcomes, and available enrolment dates..
Average duration: 6 months.
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 student behaviour, supporting students undertaking e-learning, supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, and much more. Enquire now for upcoming enrolment dates and the full list of career outcomes..
If you’re passionate about education and literacy how about the 11214NAT Diploma of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education? You’ll graduate a job-ready teacher’s aid and on a direct path to becoming a qualified school teacher. Over the course of 18 months you will be learning how to teach english, maths, science, digital technologies, community history and culture to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. Plus you’ll develop real world teaching skills as you complete 100 hours of work placement at an approved RATEP location. Enquire now for the list of training locations and to discuss student subsidies and your work placement..
Average duration: 18 months.
If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like to work as a Teacher’s Aid, the 11212NAT Certificate III in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education is the course for you. You’ll be learning how to support young people in the classroom — helping them develop skills in maths, science, and music as well as a strong sense of their own ATSI culture and identity. Enquire now to discuss your study options..
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To become a teacher's assistant in Cairns, you may want to consider completing the Certificate III in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education. This qualification will equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary for a career in this industry.
You can train to become a teacher's assistant by completing a qualification with Foundation Education (established in 2012) or TAFE Queensland (established in 1998). Find a course provider near you. Once you make an enquiry, a course advisor will get in touch to discuss your study options and course fees.
There is one campus within the Cairns area that provides teacher's assistant training. This campus is 9999km away from the center of Cairns. You can also study a teacher's assistant course through online learning. Find a course provider that best suits your needs.
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
Student Experience Officer
Teacher's Aide
Teacher's Assistant
Education Assistant
$1,150 weekly pay
Trainer and Assessor
$1,440 weekly pay
Vocational Education Trainer