Become a Teachers Aide

If you admire the work that teachers do and enjoy watching children learn, the job of teachers aide may be a meaningful career choice.

Credentials for becoming a teacher's aide involve completing our Certificate III in Educaton Support or Certificate IV in Education Support or discounted dual qualification. B Online Learning offer the nationally accredited qualification delivered 100% online.  Anyone who is interested may need only to take an aptitude examination to see if he or she qualifies for this type of work. Find out what is needed and then decide if you can spend time building the credentials or reaching the goals that will help you become a teacher's aide.

In a typical classroom setting, you can assist the instructor with creating a productive environment that will encourage children to explore and think about new ideas.

When you are eligible, decide where to apply for a job. Teachers' aides can find employment all over the world, but of course you'll want to work in a culture where you can speak the language. You also may want to stay in a region where you have family or want to make a home. Choose from an inner-city school, a public institution, a private school, or another type of learning program. You may be asked to help one teacher or several, depending on a school’s needs and budget.

As a teacher aide, you can choose to work with preschool children, primary-age pupils, or secondary level students. You can work full-time during the school year or part-time with mornings only as well as one or more days per week. Pay and benefits will depend on your certification and the amount of time spent in the classroom. Some school systems may provide a professional development stipend that will pay for a conference registration or workshop credits.

Teachers' aides assist with a variety of duties. You can help children practice reading skills, recite math facts, or design an art project. You may be asked to tutor one or more children with writing or science skills. Perhaps you can spend time developing a science fair or a Careers Day activity. While following your job description, watch for opportunities to offer help in areas that interest you and may allow for further skills development.

While working as a teacher's aide you may decide to become a teacher. That's the beauty of serving in an aide's capacity; you will find out more about other related jobs and perhaps explore one of them as an ultimate career destination.

Helping to teach children the things they need to be successful is rewarding for both adults and children.

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Work Duties and Tasks

As a teacher aide you may perform the following tasks:

• assist and participate in activities which improve the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of children in schools and preschool centres
• prepare indoor or outdoor areas for learning or recreational activities
• assist in supporting children with intellectual, physical and behavioural difficulties with their academic studies
• assist children individually to learn social skills
• assist with the preparation of teaching aids, copying and collating written or printed material
• distribute and collect lesson material
• provide assistance to small groups of students in a school environment
• make sure homes and schools communicate and provide counselling for students and their families.

Personal Requirements

• good communication skills (with teachers, children and parents)
• patient in dealing with people
• mature and sensible
• able to work independently
• able to work as part of a team
• enjoy helping children learn
• able to accept direction and supervision. 

For information on our Certificate III in Education Support click here and our Certificate IV in Education Support click here.