How do I become a teacher's assistant
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Common questions
In Australia, a full time Teacher's Assistant generally earns $1,065 per week ($55,380 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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The number of people working as a Teacher's Assistant has grown very strongly in recent years. There are now 58,800 people in this role in Australia compared to 48,200 five years ago. Teacher's Assistants may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
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If you’re thinking of becoming a Teacher's Assistant, you could enrol in a Certificate III or IV in Education Support. You’ll learn how 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
How to start a career in Education Support and Assistance
7th December 2021
How To Become a Primary School Teacher in Australia
24th September 2022All teacher's assistant courses
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- 10752NAT Certificate IV in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
- 10753NAT Diploma of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
- 11212NAT Certificate III in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
- 11214NAT Diploma of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
- 22602VIC Diploma of Teacher Education Preparation
- 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
Teacher's Assistant careers
A Teacher's Assistant works in primary and secondary schools to help teachers deliver classroom lessons. You might work with a small group of students or provide general assistance during class activities. Teacher Assistants sometimes work with students with special needs or with students who need extra help with their lessons. You might help prepare learning materials or you might supervise students during lunch and play times.
To be a Teacher's Assistant you’ll need to really enjoy working with children. You should be passionate about learning and you’ll need to be flexible with your daily activities. Teacher's Assistants should be patient and understanding but also be able to follow school policies and procedures. You should be able to communicate well with children but also with other teaching staff.
