Education Aide Careers

Ideal for

“I care a lot; it’s kind of my thing. You can lean on me "I’m great at listening and solving my friends’ problems! I honestly enjoy helping others improve their lives, whether this is physically, emotionally, even medically! Being there for others excites and motivates me to use these skills in whatever career path I will choose. Carers are kind of like pandas: caring animals who support their friends and family."”

“I am a person who loves knowledge and sharing information, whether it’s teaching people a different language, sharing totally random facts or explaining how gravity works (even if you didn’t want to know). I’ve got pretty good skills in reading, writing, communicating and I LOVE learning. Unlike people who like to use their hands, I am all about policies, theory and research and want to use these skills in business or education settings to help share what I know with others – sharing is caring right? Dolphins love to learn and also educate others: follow their lead!”

Overview

Education Aides perform non-teaching duties to assist teaching staff in schools, provide care and supervision for children in preschools, and provide assistance to Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Maori students and their teachers.

Job Titles

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Job Tasks

This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks.

demonstrating supervising and participating in activities which enhance the physical social emotional and intellectual development of children in schools and preschool centres
preparing indoor and outdoor areas for learning and recreational activities
assisting children with intellectual physical and behavioural difficulties with their academic studies
assisting children individually to learn social skills
assisting with preparing teaching aids and copying and collating written and printed material
distributing and collecting lesson material
providing assistance to small groups of Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander and Maori students
providing home-school liaison and counselling for Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander and Maori students and their families

Training & Qualifications

Vocational education & training (VET)

Certificate IV in Education Support

Short Courses Available

Certificate III in Coding Aboriginal Languages For Indigenous Literacy
Certificate III in Education Support
Certificate III in School Based Education Support
Certificate IV in School Based Education Support
Certificate IV in Teaching an Australian First Nation's Language

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Industry

Education & Training

If you relate well to people, particularly younger people, are patient, caring, and feel you have a flair for passing on your knowledge and skills to others, then you might like to consider a career in education and training.The Education and Training sector has experienced strong growth over the past decade, creating a strong demand for trained staff in this field.If you are someone that has a passion for education and is interested in supporting young people in their learning and development, then you should seriously explore the pathways to becoming a Primary or Secondary teacher.If you have practical skills and knowledge you could share with others, you may want to consider the merits of becoming a Vocational Education Teacher/Trainers or Trade teacher.If you enjoy working with children in their early years - helping with their daily care and encouraging their personal development and learning - you may be interested in working in the rapidly growing child care industry. There is a strong demand for qualified child care workers in community, government, and private establishments around the country and it is a very rewarding

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