Teacher Aide courses

Teacher Aide course FAQs

What is the role of a Teacher Aide?

As a Teacher Aide, you'll work alongside teachers to support student learning and development in the classroom. You'll use both your practical skills and your passion to help each student reach their full potential.

Your day might include helping students with their reading and writing, supporting small group learning sessions or working one-on-one with students who need extra support. Every day brings different opportunities to make an impact. 

What qualifications do you need to be a Teacher Aide in Australia?

There are no formal requirments to be a Teacher Aide in Australia, but most employers look for a qualification. Our nationally recognised qualifications teach you the latest support techniques and give you an understanding of educational frameworks.

If you’re just starting out, you'll need a Certificate III in School Based Education Support. This will prepare you for roles like Teacher Aide and Teacher Assistant. If you want to work with students with additional needs or have more specialised positions, a Certificate IV in School Based Education Support is your next step. 

Both qualifications include work placement hours to give you real-world experience before you graduate. 

What is the difference between a Teacher Assistant and a Teacher Aide?

While both Teacher Assistants and Teacher Aides support student learning, there are some differences in their responsibilities.

Teacher Assistants focus more on instructional duties, leading small group activities and helping deliver lesson plans. They might also do marking and be there for parent-teacher interviews.

Teacher Aides might concentrate more on student behaviour and development. You might supervise and monitor behaviour, handle admin and give one-on-one support to students.

Both are important roles in education, and you'll be qualified for either position with your Certificate III or IV in School Based Education Support. Just keep in mind that many schools use these terms interchangeably, so you might see both titles used for similar positions.

Where can a Teacher Aide work?

As a Teacher Aide you'll have exciting opportunities in various school-based settings. Most Teacher Aides work in:

• Primary schools

• High schools

• Private schools

• Special needs schools

• Faith-based schools

With 8,800 new Education Aide positions annually, there's growing demand for qualified people across all these settings. You might work in different areas of the school too — from classrooms to specialised learning spaces.