TasTAFE
Certificate III in School Based Education Support
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Not currently employed?
Contact a Group Training Organisation (GTO) such as MEGT, Apprenticeship Support Australia, or MAS National for guidance and placement opportunities .
Get the skills and knowledge you need to support teachers and students in a range of education settings as a qualified Teacher Assistant.
This course will equip you with the skills you need to work effectively with students to support their learning, and the opportunity to get hands-on experience through a 100-hour (minimum) work placement in a school environment. You’ll learn how to assist teachers in implementing planned educational programs for students and obtain valuable experience in supporting the development of students’ literacy, numeracy, and oral language skills. You’ll also learn how to support responsible student behaviour and students in need of additional learning support.
Delivery mode
TasTAFE offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Traineeship
Work and gain real-world experience while earning a qualification.
Work Placement
Complete mandatory hands-on training in a workplace setting.
- 4A Bounty Street, Warrane
- 54A Alanvale Road, Newnham
- 20-36 Valley Road, Devonport
- 41-43 Mooreville Road, Burnie
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
For entry applicants must show evidence that they have a Registered Working with Vulnerable People Card (RWVP) or a receipt that the applicant has applied for a RWVP card. A RWVP card is a requirement of the National Quality Framework Regulations for Early Education environments (if a receipt is used as evidence the card must be shown as evidence prior to stating the course).
You will be required to undertake the Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) to confirm you have the required Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills to work at Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) exit level 2 or higher. Account details and instructions will be sent to you within 24 hours of applying. If you have previously undertaken the Literacy and Numeracy Assessment – we will review your results and notify you if further action is required.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Certificate III in School Based Education Support will prepare you for the following roles.
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 teacher...
Teacher's Assistant
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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...
Learning Support Officer
A Learning Support Officer works alongside teachers in primary and high schools to deliver learning programs to a range of students. You might assi...
Integration Aide
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Outside School Hours Care Coordinator
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Hospital Orderly
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Humanities Teacher
A Humanities Teacher educates students in subjects like history, geography, and sociology, fostering critical thinking and cultural awareness. Resp...
Disability Advocate
A Disability Advocate supports individuals with disabilities by ensuring their rights and needs are met within various systems. You may work in com...
Education Support Officer
An Education Support Officer provides vital assistance to teachers and educational institutions by supporting students’ learning and development. T...
Adult Educator
An Adult Educator facilitates learning for adults seeking to acquire new skills or enhance existing ones. You might work in vocational education in...
Youth Advocate
A Youth Advocate supports and represents the interests of young people, helping them navigate challenges and access services. You might work in com...
About TasTAFE
TasTAFE is a not-for-profit government business that operates under the TasTAFE (Skills and Training Business) Act 2021.
It is the largest public provider of vocational education and training in Tasmania and is governed by a Board consisting of up to seven members appointed by the Minister for Skills, Training and Workforce Growth.
