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Your journey to becoming a Teacher Aide starts here

Are you ready to embark on a fulfilling career in Education Support where you can make a real difference in the lives of school-aged students?

Get set to thrive in a rewarding career as a Teacher Aide

As a Teacher Aide, you have the incredible opportunity to work alongside teachers in a supporting role. You'll inspire young minds and contribute to the growth and development of future generations. If you're looking to explore the different types of teacher aide jobs, you're in the right place.

Teacher Aide

Teacher Aide

This role can be considered the main outcome of a School Based Education Support course, and our Certificate III is a perfect place to start. As a Teacher Aide, you’ll support teachers with a variety of tasks, like preparing resources and teaching materials. You’ll also supervise students, monitor their behaviour and use various strategies to help everything go smoothly in the classroom.

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Additional Needs Teacher Aide

By progressing on to the Certificate IV in School Based Education Support, you can make a real difference in the lives of students with additional learning needs. In this role you’ll use advanced knowledge and skills to ensure that every student gets the best support throughout their time at school with one-on-one support and learning activities.

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I'm currently studying the Certificate III in School Based Education Support, and I’m so glad I have chosen Foundation Education. All the faculties are great and extremely helpful with assessments and queries. So far, I've had a positive experience and feel so comfortable talking to them; the customer service is also exceptional. I highly recommend Foundation Education to anyone who wants to study this course.

Studying for my Certificate IV in School Based Education Support through Foundation Education has been one of the best learning experiences I've had. The Student Support team were able to help me with everything I needed and made it an easy experience. I would highly recommend going through Foundation Education to anyone.

I’m currently studying for my Certificate IV in School Based Education Support with Foundation Education. Their online platform, My eCampus, has been really easy to use and has allowed me to study around work and life. This has allowed me to fast-track my study and near completion earlier than expected.

I have just finished my Certificate III in School Based Education Support, and I couldn't be happier with the course and the Foundation Education team and their support. The course is well planned out, relevant, easy to navigate, and the team is really supportive and encouraging. I highly recommend going through this RTO, the online course was perfect for me and my lifestyle. Thanks again, Foundation Education.

Have you got what it takes to succeed as a Teacher Aide?Have you got what it takes to succeed as a Teacher Aide?

Our Education Support courses will open the door to a world of opportunities

Whether you're starting out in the industry or looking to progress your career, we have a course to suit your needs.

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Certificate III in School Based Education Support

Prepare to launch your career in a growing industry by gaining the necessary skills and training to work as a Teacher Aide or Teacher Assistant with the Certificate III in School Based Education Support.

CHC40221

Certificate IV in School Based Education Support

Prepare to launch your career in a growing industry by gaining the necessary skills and training to work as a Teacher Aide or Additional Needs Teacher Aide with the Certificate IV in School Based Education Support.

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Certificate III in School Based Education Support and Certificate IV in School Based Education Support

Launch your career in a rapidly growing industry and prepare yourself with the necessary skills and training required to work in school based education support.

Meet Martina, Education Support Trainer and Assessor at Foundation Education.

As a passionate Trainer and Assessor at Foundation Education, Martina brings her wealth of knowledge and expertise to support and guide our students on their teacher aide career journey. With her deep understanding of the role of a Teacher Aide and a genuine commitment to student success, Martina provides the mentorship and training needed to excel in the field of Education Support.

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Kate’s journey to inclusive childcare

As a passionate child educator and advocate for ostracised children, Kate decided to advance her career by studying a Certificate IV in School Based Education Support with Foundation Education. 

‘If you face a difficult question and need extra support, the Education Support Faculty is there to assist you, which helps enormously.’

After graduating, Kate plans to achieve her dream of opening her own centre to provide support for all children with and without disabilities.

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Future career pathways

After completing your qualification with Foundation Education, you can pursue your calling in Education Support further with an undergraduate degree that opens up the door to several professional careers.

As a Primary Teacher, you'll have the exciting opportunity to educate young people at a critical stage in their development. You'll be responsible for planning and delivering lessons, monitoring student behaviour and learning outcomes, and creating a positive and supportive learning environment.

As a Secondary Teacher, you’ll gain deep knowledge in a specialist area of interest to share with growing minds, and support students through their teenage years. You’ll need to prepare lessons, materials, monitor student behaviour and more as part of your duties.

As a Special Education Teacher, you’ll plan, prepare and implement lessons for students with additional learning needs. You’ll also be working closely with other teachers, speech therapists, educational psychologists, physiotherapists and psychiatrists to ensure students are receiving all the support they need as they learn and develop.

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