Education Support and Assistance

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

Trainer and Assessor

A Trainer and Assessor develops and delivers training programs, identifies training needs, prepares materials, and adapts to various learning styles.

Avg yearly income $93,600
Skill level Unknown

Vocational Education Trainer

A Vocational Education Trainer instructs students at training organisations, tailoring programs to industry needs and fostering effective communication skills.

Avg yearly income $76,960
Skill level Unknown

Teacher's Assistant

A Teacher's Assistant supports teachers in schools by helping with lessons, preparing materials, and supervising students, particularly those needing extra help.

Avg yearly income $55,380
Skill level Advanced

Teacher's Aide

A Teacher's Aide supports teachers in delivering lessons and assisting students, including those with special needs, while fostering a positive learning environment.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Advanced

Education Assistant

An Education Assistant supports teaching staff, assists students with learning, prepares materials, and supervises activities in educational settings.

Avg yearly income $59,800
Skill level Beginner

Learning Support Officer

A Learning Support Officer assists teachers in delivering educational programs, supporting students with diverse needs in the classroom.

Avg yearly income $63,492
Skill level Advanced

Research Assistant

Research Assistants support studies by gathering data, conducting reviews, assisting experiments, preparing reports, and ensuring accurate analysis.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Unknown

Home Tutor

A Home Tutor assists students in a home setting to enhance their literacy and numeracy skills, tailoring lessons to individual needs while communicating with parents and teachers.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Unknown

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Worker

An Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Worker supports Indigenous students in classrooms and educational activities, fostering learning and cultural understanding.

Avg yearly income $49,920
Skill level Unknown

Integration Aide

An Integration Aide supports students with disabilities in schools by assisting with lessons, social skills, and classroom activities, ensuring their inclusion.

Avg yearly income $67,600
Skill level Unknown

Education Officer

An Education Officer creates and delivers programs, manages resources, supports educators, and engages stakeholders to improve outcomes.

Avg yearly income $93,600
Skill level Unknown

Researcher

Researchers gather and analyse data in various fields, publishing findings to advance knowledge and inform industry practices.

Avg yearly income $109,980
Skill level Unknown

Academic Researcher

Academic researchers collect and analyse data to expand knowledge in their field, publishing findings to effect real-world change.

Avg yearly income $124,800
Skill level Unknown

Special Educational Needs Teacher

A Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teacher supports students with diverse needs, creating tailored lesson plans, conducting assessments, and fostering an inclusive environment.

Avg yearly income $93,080
Skill level Unknown

Education Consultant

An Education Consultant advises on educational programmes, improves curriculum and teaching methods, and collaborates with stakeholders to enhance outcomes.

Avg yearly income $71,656
Skill level Unknown
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in education support and assistance

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
CHC40221

Certificate IV in School Based Education Support
Online
18 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Learning Support Officer Education Assistant Teacher's Aide
Teacher's Assistant Student Support Officer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Learning Support Officer Education Assistant Teacher's Aide Teacher's Assistant Student Support Officer + 2 more
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.
Teacher's Assistant Teacher's Aide Education Assistant
Learning Support Officer
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Teacher's Assistant Teacher's Aide Education Assistant Learning Support Officer + 1 more
TAE50122

Diploma of Vocational Education and Training
Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online
12 - 18 months
$0 - $4,990
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Learning and Development Manager Vocational Education Trainer TAFE Teacher
Education Program Developer Trainer and Assessor Instructional Designer Learning Designer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Learning and Development Manager Vocational Education Trainer TAFE Teacher Education Program Developer Trainer and Assessor Instructional Designer Learning Designer + 4 more
CHC40113

Certificate IV in School Age Education and Care
On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Home Tutor Teacher's Assistant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Worker
Childcare Assistant Nanny Teacher's Aide Learning Support Officer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Home Tutor Teacher's Assistant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Worker Childcare Assistant Nanny Teacher's Aide Learning Support Officer + 4 more
TAE40122

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online
4 - 24 months
$0 - $8,859
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
Education Program Developer Trainer and Assessor Instructional Designer
Learning Designer Vocational Education Trainer Learning and Development Manager RTO Administrator Enrolment and Admissions Officer Student Support Officer TAFE Teacher RTO Compliance Officer Facilitator Learning Consultant Assessor
+ 11 more
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.
Education Assistant Teacher's Aide Teacher's Assistant
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Worker Learning Support Officer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Education Assistant Teacher's Aide Teacher's Assistant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Worker Learning Support Officer + 2 more
11214NAT

Diploma of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
Online
12 months
$10,730
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Teacher's Aide Teacher's Assistant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Worker
Education Assistant
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Teacher's Aide Teacher's Assistant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Worker Education Assistant + 1 more
TAESS00019

Assessor Skill Set
Blended, On Campus, Online
2 - 5 days
$0 - $1,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Trainer and Assessor
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Trainer and Assessor
TAESS00014

Enterprise Trainer-Presenting Skill Set
On Campus, Online
2 - 24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Trainer and Assessor
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Trainer and Assessor

Bachelor of Archaeology
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $46,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Archaeologist Archaeological Consultant Researcher
Heritage Specialist
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Archaeologist Archaeological Consultant Researcher Heritage Specialist + 1 more

Bachelor of Social Science
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $97,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sociologist Policy Adviser Policy Analyst
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sociologist Policy Adviser Policy Analyst

Bachelor of Arts (Ancient History)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $50,976
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Archaeologist Archivist Museum Curator
Historian Academic Researcher History Teacher Art Historian
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Archaeologist Archivist Museum Curator Historian Academic Researcher History Teacher Art Historian + 4 more

Bachelor of Arts (Anthropology)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $85,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Academic Researcher Museum Curator Anthropologist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Academic Researcher Museum Curator Anthropologist

Bachelor of Arts (Arabic)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $39,177
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Researcher Language Teacher Interpreter Translator
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Researcher Language Teacher Interpreter Translator

Bachelor of Arts (Archaeology)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $72,720
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Archaeologist Academic Researcher Museum Curator
Heritage Specialist Archaeological Consultant
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Archaeologist Academic Researcher Museum Curator Heritage Specialist Archaeological Consultant + 2 more

Bachelor of Arts (Classics and Ancient History)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $37,212
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Museum Curator Historian Archivist
History Teacher Academic Researcher Archaeologist
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Museum Curator Historian Archivist History Teacher Academic Researcher Archaeologist + 3 more

Bachelor of Arts (Cultural Studies)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $50,976
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Policy Analyst Academic Researcher Cultural Anthropologist
Social Researcher Arts Administrator
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Policy Analyst Academic Researcher Cultural Anthropologist Social Researcher Arts Administrator + 2 more

Bachelor of Arts (Education)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $39,177
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Education Researcher Secondary School Teacher Academic Tutor
Education Consultant Primary School Teacher
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Education Researcher Secondary School Teacher Academic Tutor Education Consultant Primary School Teacher + 2 more

Bachelor of Arts (English and Cultural Studies)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $45,408
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Writer Copywriter Journalist
Researcher
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Writer Copywriter Journalist Researcher + 1 more

Bachelor of Arts (Human Geography)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $85,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Researcher Community Development Officer Environmental Manager
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Researcher Community Development Officer Environmental Manager
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