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Teachers' Aide

ANZSCO 422116

Employed

74,800

Part-time share

78%

Female share

88%

Median age

46 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

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Teachers' Aide is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.

Courses linked to this job include Certificate III in Coding Aboriginal Languages for Indigenous Literacy (CALIL), Certificate III in School Based Education Support, and Certificate IV in School Based Education Support.

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About this career

Teachers' Aides assist teaching staff in preparing teaching materials and with general classroom tasks.

What they typically do

  • Demonstrates, supervises and participates in activities which enhance the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of children in schools and preschool centres.
  • Prepares indoor and outdoor areas for learning and recreational activities.
  • Assists children with intellectual, physical and behavioural difficulties with their academic studies.
  • Assists children individually to learn social skills.
  • Assists with preparing teaching aids, and copying and collating written and printed material.
  • Distributes and collects lesson materials.

States and territories

Share of workers by location

QLD
27.5%
NSW
24.9%
VIC
20.8%
WA
12.6%
SA
7.8%
TAS
3.9%
ACT
1.5%
NT
1%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Teachers' Aide.

  • Certificate III in Coding Aboriginal Languages for Indigenous Literacy (CALIL)

    11261NAT · AQF 3 · 1 providers

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  • Certificate III in School Based Education Support

    CHC30221 · AQF 3 · 108 providers

    View qualification
  • Certificate IV in School Based Education Support

    CHC40225 · AQF 4 · 85 providers

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