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Common questions
In Australia, a full time Teacher Aide generally earns $1,200 per week ($62,400 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
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This industry has seen strong job growth in recent years. There are currently 58,800 people working as a Teacher's Aide in Australia compared to 48,200 five years ago. Teacher's Aides may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
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A Certificate III or IV in Education Support is a great qualification if you’re planning to start a career as a Teacher's Aide. This course will explore ways to support students’ learning in literacy and numeracy and encourage the development of other important areas such as social skills and oral language.
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Further reading
Is Primary School Teaching Right for You?
22nd April 2024
How To Become a Primary School Teacher in Australia
24th September 2022All teacher's aide courses
- Teachers Aid Pathway
- 10730NAT Certificate IV in Spoken and Written English for Further Study
- 10751NAT Certificate III in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
- 10752NAT Certificate IV in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
- 10753NAT Diploma of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
- 10856NAT Certificate IV in English Proficiency
- 10949NAT Certificate II in Applied Language
- 11077NAT Certificate I in Deaf Gain Education
- 11212NAT Certificate III in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
- 11214NAT Diploma of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
- 22567VIC Certificate I in Transition Education
- Bachelor of Secondary Education
- Bachelor of Secondary Education (Applied Teaching)
- CHC30213 & CHC40213 Dual Certificate III in Education Support & Certificate IV in Education Support
- CHC30213 Certificate III in Education Support
- CHC30221 & CHC40221 Dual Certificate III in School Based Education Support & Certificate IV in School Based Education Support
- CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education Support
- CHC40113 Certificate IV in School Age Education and Care
- CHC40213 Certificate IV in Education Support
- CHC40221 Certificate IV in School Based Education Support
- CHCPRT026 Support the Rights and Safety of Children and Young People
- HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting
- SIS20321 Certificate II in Sport Coaching
- SIS20513 Certificate II in Sports Coaching
- TAEXDB411 Plan and Implement Individual Support Plans for Learners with Disability
- Undergraduate Certificate in Early Childhood Studies
- Undergraduate Certificate in Education Studies
Teacher's Aide careers
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.
