Certificate III in School Based Education Support

Start a rewarding student-focused career as an Assistant Educator

If you are an organised, highly motivated person with a passion for helping children fulfil their potential, a career in school based education support is for you! This qualification reflects the role of workers who assist teachers in public, private or community schools, providing general administration and supervisory support in a range of classroom settings.  

The CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education Support will equip you to apply for a variety of support roles within Australian classrooms. You will work closely with teachers to reinforce the content taught in lessons while providing additional support to students where required. 

Upon completing this course, you will be qualified to work as a Teacher Aide or Teacher Assistant. This qualification will train you to complete administrative and supervisory tasks under the guidance of teachers in a classroom setting. Your job will be to enrich each child's learning experiences within the classroom and ensure every student has the support they need to thrive. From implementing lesson plans and setting up learning tasks to helping students develop their literacy, numeracy and language skills, you will play a crucial role in keeping the classroom running smoothly. 

Careers in education support are widely available across Australia, with passionate Teacher Aides and Teacher Assistants in high demand. This qualification will set you up for success with a fulfilling lifelong career. Delivered online with practical requirements of 100 hours of work in a classroom setting, the Certificate III in School Based Education Support will ensure you are job-ready in just 12 months from commencing your studies. 

The CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education Support is a Nationally Recognised course.

Course Outcomes

Once you have completed your school based education support course, you will be qualified to apply for many fulfilling classroom jobs. The skills and knowledge gained from a CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education Support are nationally recognised, enabling you to apply for various education support positions. Your job prospects include but are certainly not limited to the following highly in-demand roles.

Teacher Aide

A Teacher Aide supports classroom teachers with several non-teaching duties, such as preparing resources and teaching materials. Their duties include supervising students, monitoring their behaviour, and undertaking logistical tasks to ensure the efficient operation of the classroom.

Teacher Assistant

Working under the guidance of classroom teachers, you will reinforce student learning by providing additional support to individuals or groups of students. As a Teacher Assistant, you will perform vital tasks to ensure the smooth running of the classroom, including performing administrative duties, creating lesson plans, preparing lessons, ensuring each student receives adequate educational support and documenting their progress.